ATWJE - Jesus Varela - The All Rise Analyst

Episode: 238 Released on October 28, 2024 Description: In this episode, Jason Elder sits down with Jesus Varela, a Criminal Intelligence Analyst at the Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN). Jesus shares his journey from contemplating law school and starting as a bailiff to becoming an influential intelligence analyst. We explore his work on complex cases, including a chilling attempted homicide investigation, and dive into the unique challenges of digital evidence analysis. Jesus also reflects on the invaluable connections and insights he's gained through the Arizona Association of Crime Analysts (AACA) and the recent IACA conference, highlighting the importance of ongoing learning and networking in the field. Whether you're a seasoned analyst or just curious about the profession, this episode offers a compelling blend of personal stories, professional tips, and in-depth case discussions that redefine what it means to be a law enforcement analyst. [Note:  Description produced by ChatGPT.]

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Name Drops: Karien Sciarrotta (00:02:33), Erin Wickersham/Brittany Winslow/Sean Rambaran/Mindy Duong/Patrick Smith (00:03:37), Vanessa Martinovici (00:43:43)
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Contact: jvarela@rmin.riss.net 

Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/26jyfu2hnwadpg6d/JesusVarela_Transcript.pdf 

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00:00:17 – Introducing Jesus
00:05:43 – Courtroom Assistant/Bailiff
00:09:18 – RMIN 
00:14:00 – ABS:  Attempted Homicide:  Uncooperative Victim
00:25:33 – ABS:  Vehicular Homicide:  Distracted Driver
00:32:18 – Training
00:41:36 – Advice
00:45:52 – IACA Conference
00:52:29 – Favorite First Jobs
01:01:31 – Words to the World