ATWJE - Dr. Andrew Wheeler - Crime De-Coder

Episode: 228 Released on August 26, 2024 Description: Dr. Andrew Wheeler joins Jason to discuss the journey that took him in and out of law enforcement analysis. Whether it is being an analyst, professor, consultant, or worker in the private sector, Andrew remained the same:  a data scientist. He also recently wrote a book entitled “Data Science for Crime Analysis with Python” to help analysts learn the basics of automating mundane tasks. Dr. Andrew Wheeler is the Principal Data Scientist at Gainwell Technology and founder of Crime De-Coder.

To purchase Data Science for Crime Analysis with Python, go to https://crimede-coder.com/store. Use promo code LEAP for $10 off either the ebook or paperback copy.

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Name Drops: Caleb Meyers/Rob Warden/Nate Meehan (00:03:48), Matthew Douglas/Eric Piza (00:07:11), Renee Mitchell (00:39:31), Charlie Giberti (01:00:50)
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Python Book Promo
Charlie Giberti (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-charles-giberti-the-kingmaker/)
Related Links:
American Society of Evidence Based Policing, https://americansebp.org/
Redistricting Example, https://github.com/apwheele/PatrolRedistrict
Social Network Group Intervention, https://crimede-coder.com/graphs/network

Association(s) Mentioned: IACA

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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wheeler-46134849/; https://andrewpwheeler.com/ 

Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r6r2bmvtv9a6qhvh/andrewwheeler_transcipts.pdf 

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00:00:17 – Introducing Andrew
00:07:53 – Analyst in Troy, NY
00:11:25 – ABS: Automation
00:18:16 – Professor Wheeler
00:28:40 – Private Sector
00:34:53 – Break:  Python Book Promo & Charlie Giberti
00:36:22 – Crime De-coder
00:40:28 – PD KPI’s
01:00:44 – Training
01:09:24 – Personal Interests:  Fantasy Fiction
01:12:45 – Words to the World