Analyst Talk - Roman West - Never Just An Analyst

Episode: 248 Released on January 6, 2025 Description:  Happy New Year! Join us in this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder as we sit down with Roman West, a seasoned law enforcement analyst with over 35 years of experience. Roman’s journey takes us through the evolution of crime analysis in Australia, from pinboard maps and paper records to sophisticated GIS tools and predictive analytics.

We discuss his pivotal role in a groundbreaking operation that executed 80 simultaneous warrants in a single day, disrupting outlaw motorcycle gangs and gathering critical intelligence. Roman also shares insights into the importance of mentorship, teamwork, and stepping out of the office to truly understand the environments analysts study.

As a former IACA VP of Membership, Roman reflects on his efforts to emphasize the "international" in the International Association of Crime Analysts and the growth of the profession worldwide. With a blend of professional wisdom, personal anecdotes, and his signature Aussie humor, this episode is a must-listen for analysts at every stage of their career.

Whether you're interested in the history of crime analysis, best practices for modern analysts, or just looking for a fascinating conversation, this episode delivers. Don’t miss out! [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.]

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Related Links:
Victoria Police - https://www.police.vic.gov.au 
Australian Federal Police (AFP) - https://www.afp.gov.au
Robbie Fishing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gVxFjiIsuB1I2I9g3zF0w

Association(s) Mentioned: IALEIA, IACA

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00:00:17 – Introducing Roman
00:08:23 – Starting as an Analyst
00:16:00 – Office Changes
00:19:31 – ABS:  80 Warrants in One Day
00:25:20 – Break
00:27:34 – Supervising Analysts
00:35:00 – IACA VP of Membership
00:44:00 – Personal Interests: Trout Fishing
00:49:36 – Words to the Word