Episode: 00266 Released on May 12, 2025 Description: Michael Herb brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience to this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder. After a life-changing Make-A-Wish trip to the FBI Academy as a teenager, Michael’s path took him from patrol officer in Houston to crime analyst, administrator, and eventually director of the Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center. He recounts the challenges of uniting 58 police departments under one crime data system and shares insights from his current role a...
Episode: 00266 Released on May 12, 2025 Description: Michael Herb brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience to this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder. After a life-changing Make-A-Wish trip to the FBI Academy as a teenager, Michael’s path took him from patrol officer in Houston to crime analyst, administrator, and eventually director of the Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center. He recounts the challenges of uniting 58 police departments under one crime data system and shares insights from his current role as Cleveland’s Senior Strategist for Public Safety. Michael also discusses his pursuit of a PhD in public health, his research into the opioid epidemic, and how public health perspectives can reshape the way crime and addiction are understood. This episode offers a candid look at professional growth, public service, and the evolving role of analysis in public safety. Tune in for a thoughtful, inspiring look at the intersection of analysis, leadership, and lifelong learning. [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.]
Name Drops:
Sean Bair (00:09:45)
Public Service Announcements:
Erin Wickersham (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-erin-wickersham-the-saucy-analyst/)
Patrick Baldwin (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/patrick-baldwin-snake-bit-by-technology/)
Related Links:
https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/office-mayor/urban-ai
https://neorfc.cuyahogacounty.gov/Home
https://geospatial.gis.cuyahogacounty.gov/pages/data
https://www.houstontx.gov/police/divisions/command_center/index.htm
IACA Innovative Ideas Forum: https://community.iaca.net/discuss/viewcategory/140
Association(s) Mentioned: IACA
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-herb-0497b144/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w7ggw99eirpiwbs2/MikeHerb_transcript.pdf
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00:00:01 – IACA Innovative Ideas Forum
00:01:27 – Introducing Michael
00:12:40 – Sworn Analyst Then Civilian Analyst
00:18:47 – Sheriff’s Administrator
00:19:50 – ABS: Data Sharing - 58 to 1
00:32:48 – Break: Erin Wickersham & Patrick Baldwin
00:33:45 – Northeast Ohio Regional Fusion Center
00:40:14 – Senior Strategist for Public Safety
00:51:27 – IACA
00:56:33 – Advice
00:58:53 – PhD
01:07:08 – Words to the World
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