ATWJE - Dr. Nathan Meehan - The Empire Builder

Episode: 00212 Released on May 20, 2024 Description: Description: In this week's thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nathan Meehan discusses the intricate details of what it means to be an effective analyst and what we can do now to create a strong foundation to set the next generation of analysts for success. He also provides insights into why he chose to pursue his doctorate degree, and how it contributed to his career aspirations. His badge stories pertain to a burglary investigation he assisted on and his help with creating projects and processes to address peace and public safety globally. Dr. Meehan discusses the importance of presentation to instill confidence in others, especially as a civilian to sworn personnel, and how to gain trust and build rapport. Prior to becoming the Director of Research and Development for Second Sights Training Systems, LLC, Dr. Meehan worked as a Social Scientist for the US Naval Research Laboratory. 

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***Episode 2 of Cocktails & Crime Analysis - https://youtu.be/aKNOC_wj4nA ***

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Related Links:
Second Sight Training Systems - www.secondsight-ts.com
Free / Online Course - https://www.secondsight-ts.com/intro-to-active-threat
More information about science-based interviewing and the high-value detainee interrogation group - https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/terrorism/high-value-detainee-interrogation-group
Operation Impact - https://troopers.ny.gov/operation-impact 
High-Value Detainee Interrogation - https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/terrorism/high-value-detainee-interrogation-group 
Burglary Series - https://www.dailygazette.com/archives/burglary-ring-leader-to-get-14-year-term/article_5ed1516f-d0bc-5788-8b84-99cfdcc6a54c.html 
https://www.dailygazette.com/archives/police-say-major-burglary-ring-broken-up/article_612b65a1-9120-5fe1-aab9-8c434e5ad718.html
Four Block Gang & Suicide Epidemic - https://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Teen-suicides-led-to-sprawling-drug-probe-in-1396874.php 

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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-meehan-708a6a79

Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tbe8asw9w259377g/NathanMeehan_Transcript.pdf 

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00:00:17 – Introducing Nathan
00:06:51 – Academic in a Police Department
00:20:50 – Hiring Philosophy
00:24:59 – ABS:  Burglary Series
00:31:45 – Break: Dr. Carlena Orosco, Carolyn Cassidy, & Podcast Correction 
00:33:55 – ABS:  Gang Causing Suicide Epidemic
00:40:56 – DOD/DHS
00:47:30 – Second Sight Training Center
00:52:23 – Advice
00:58:59 – Personal Interests: Skydiving
01:01:17 – Words to the World