Hi Members,
As many of you are aware, the IACA is operated by a group of volunteer professionals who have a vested interest in law enforcement analysis. Most of us are or have at one point in our careers worked as analysts or are affiliated with analysis in some way, shape or form. The amount of work involved in managing an international association of this size is insurmountable, however our volunteers (board members, committee members, presenters, chairs, webmaster, etc.) put their all into what they do. On behalf of the IACA Executive Board – Thank You so much for your contributions to bettering law enforcement analysis worldwide.
We are implementing more ways to ensure that YOU (our members) are actively engaged, involved and taking advantage of the benefits that come with being a part of this association. As Vice President of Membership, I am doing my best to be your voice and to ensure that your needs are being addressed in all areas possible. I encourage you to continue to share your ideas, talents and concerns with us as we are always looking for ways to enhance this wonderful association. The following are a few important announcements and additional opportunities for you to become involved in the IACA!
IACA’s Analyst Mentoring Program: Please congratulate and welcome Sheena Lovette, Crime Analysis Supervisor at Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. (Orlando, FL) as the Chair of the IACA’s analyst mentoring program. This program is designed for new analysts to pair up with experienced analysts in or near their areas. It affords you an immediate point of contact for a specified period of time and you are able to be comfortable asking the many questions we all once faced when entering the field of analysis. In order for this to work, we are seeking individuals who are willing to serve as IACA Mentors… Help a new member analyst, by opening your world up to an occasional analytical question via an email.
IACA’s Awards Committee: Since May 2009, the awards committee has been operated by Chair Amanda Carr at Ventura County SD (CA), and two Committee Members Kristen Jacoby of Denver PD (CO) and Albert Mesa of Ventura SD (CA). Amanda and Kristen are both moving on to bigger and better projects, thank you for your work with the Awards Committee over the past two years. With that said, we are looking for members interested in assisting on this committee in the capacity of Chair or as Committee Members. This committee oversees, administers and insures the integrity of various IACA awards, oversee the evaluation and judging of the IACA bulletin contests, finds fun motivating ways to recognize the contributions to the profession of Crime Analysis.
International Outreach Committee: This is a very new and exciting committee to further promote our presence worldwide. This committee would be most effective if consisted of representatives from various countries. Those representatives must be fluent in English and where applicable also fluent in your countries primary language. You must be willing to serve as liaisons between the IACA Board, various IACA committees and members of your country. Your help is needed with communicating the needs of analysts from your country, collaboration regarding training opportunities, providing recommendations and assistance as it relates to the translation of IACA resources, marketing to further promote the IACA in various areas of the world. Much of our work will be done via conference calls, web-based communications, and when possible at designated international conference events. Those interested in serving as International Outreach Committee (IOC) Chair(s) or IOC Members will help us take IACA to the next level of international involvement.
Those interested in any of the committees and positions stated above, please submit a notice of interest to vp-membership@iaca.net before deadline of Friday, July 8, 2011. A single (8 ½ x 11) page should capture all: Section 1: Committee and position you are interested in, Section 2: full name, agency (if applicable), complete physical address (country included), contact phone & email address Section 3: Tell me briefly how you can contribute Section 4: Bulleted list of your relevant qualifications
Once initial committee selections are made we will notify the membership. There may be additional opportunities on these same committees at a later date. These positions are voluntary as well. Pre-determined IACA Benefit Levels may be relevant in some positions and can be further discussed with each candidate prior to their commitment. Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you!
Ericka Jackson
VP of Membership
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