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# Virginia Crime Analysis Network (VCAN)

The Virginia Crime Analysis Network (VCAN) was established in 2001 to meet the training demands of Crime Analysts in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [News](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/news/)
- [Board Announcements and Volunteer Opportunities](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/board-announcements-and-volunteer-opportunities/) - We are excited to announce we have two new board members: Michelle Walczyk from Culpeper Police Department won the election of Secretary by acclimation and Joanna Baranello from Fairfax County Police won the election of Treasurer by acclimation. According to the VCAN Bylaws, election by acclimation occurs when only one person submits for a position.
- [Symposium Save the Date & Call for Presentations](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/symposium-save-the-date-call-for-presentations/) - We are excited to announce our Save the Date for our Spring Training Symposium! We hope you will join us on May 15, 2026 at the Richmond Police Training Academy in Richmond City, VA. Presentation proposals are also now being accepted for consideration. This is an opportunity to share your unique skill sets and knowledge
- [2025 Virginia Analyst Team Award](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2025-virginia-analyst-team-award/) - At the VCAN Fall Symposium, we announced our 2025 Analyst Awards. It is with great pleasure we congratulate the Roanoke iStar Crime Analysis Unit for being selected as the Analyst Team award winner! The iSTAR Unit was directly involved in significant investigations, including homicides and robberies. The team was directly responsible for locating vehicles of
- [2025 Virginia New Analyst of the Year](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2025-virginia-new-analyst-of-the-year/) - At the Virginia Crime Analysis Network Fall Symposium we announced our 2025 Analyst Awards. It is our distinct pleasure to award the New Analyst of the Year to Crime Analyst Britton Corker (Roanoke Police Department). Britton joined Roanoke as a crime analyst in January 2025, and has had a tremendous impact on Roanoke PD crime
- [VCAN Fall Training Symposium Survey](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-fall-training-symposium-survey/) - If you attended the 2025 Fall Training Symposium, please complete the below survey!
- [2025 Virginia Crime Analyst of the Year](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2025-vcan-new-analyst-of-the-year/) - At our Fall Training Symposium we awarded the VCAN Analyst Awards. It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we congratulate Michelle Walczyk (Town of Culpeper Police Department) for being chosen as the VCAN Crime Analyst of the Year! Michelle’s exceptional dedication, analytical expertise, and innovative approach to crime analysis have significantly advanced her department’s
- [Fall Symposium Save the Date](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/fall-symposium-save-the-date/) - We are finalizing our plans for the VCAN Fall Training Symposium and we want to make sure you save the date! Please join us on October 10, 2025, in Richmond, VA. We are bringing you the training, networking, and professional development so we hope to see you there. Be on the lookout for the day's
- [VCAN Awards for the 2024-2025 year!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-awards-for-the-2024-2025-year/) - The Virginia Crime Analysis Network (VCAN) is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Awards. We are soliciting nominations for outstanding work within the crime and intelligence analysis field for the 2024-2025 year. We want to recognize members who have excelled in our field. Members are encouraged to nominate their fellow VCAN member peers to highlight
- [VCAN Fall Training Symposium Date Announced!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-fall-training-symposium-date-announced/) - All this heat got us wishing for our favorite things in the fall, autumn leaves, pumpkin spice everything, and of course the VCAN Fall Training Symposium! Save October 11 on your calendars for all things crime analysis related, details to come!
- [IACA Membership Award Voting - Virginia Crime Analyst Nominated!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/iaca-membership-award-voting-virginia-crime-analyst-nominated/) - Voting in the International Association of Crime Analysts' membership award is now open and Virginia has a nomination! The Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries crime analyst and coworkers are nominated for their work on the Law Enforcement Automatic Vehicle Locator (AVL) application. All votes must be cast by 11:59 pm EST on Monday,
- [2019 IACA Annual Training Conference Scholarship](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2019-iaca-annual-training-conference-scholarship/) - We are offering a Scholarship to the 2019 IACA Annual Training Conference, being held August 19-23, 2019 at National Harbor in MD! We are excited that this year’s Conference is in our backyard and want to ensure that our members are able to capitalize on this opportunity! VCAN will pay for the registration fee ($575
- [2024 Membership Renewals](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2024-membership-renewals/) - ATTENTION MEMBERS! VCAN Membership Renewals are LIVE! Email reminders will be sent, so please ensure you are receiving emails from VCAN. If you have any questions, please contact us. We are so excited for what we have planned for 2024!
- [Elections at 2020 Spring Symposium](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/elections-at-2020-spring-symposium/) - The Board would like to remind everyone that elections will be held at the 2020 Spring Symposium on Friday, April 3. The positions of Secretary and Treasurer are in the running. If you need any clarification regarding the duties and responsibilities of these offices, the Board would be happy to answer any questions. Applicants must
- [VCAN Spring Symposium Survey](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-spring-symposium-survey/)
- [Upcoming 2025 Events](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/upcoming-2025-events/) - We are very excited to kick off 2025 and we have several training events already in store! January 24 - Webinar: the Essentials of Crime Bulletins February 28 - Webinar: From Selfies to Murder - the Digital Witness March 21 - Spring Symposium - save the date! To register and for more information: https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/webinars/
- [Seeking Presenters for 2025](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/seeking-presenters-for-2025/)
- [VCAN Membership Survey is LIVE!!!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-membership-is-live/) - VCAN Members! We'd like to announce our Membership Survey is officially live for you all to provide valuable feedback for us!
- [2024 Fall Symposium Save the Date](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2024-fall-symposium-save-the-date/) - We hope you can join us on October 18, 2024, for our Fall Training Symposium. We will be featuring sessions on Automation, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Codebreaking and more! Registration is open: https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/event/fall-training-symposium-2024/
- [VCAN Awards Nominations are LIVE!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-awards-nominations-are-live/)
- [VCAN Board Elections - 2024](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-board-elections-2024/) - We hope that you all had a great holiday season and were able to start off 2024 on a good note! It’s that time of the year for Board Elections to be announced. Therefore, if you are thinking about running for a position this Spring, here are some key things to know: Letter of intent
- [VCAN SPRING 2024 SYMPOSIUM - SAVE THE DATE](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-spring-2024-symposium-save-the-date/) - Please mark your calendars for our Spring 2024 Symposium taking place on Friday March 22nd, 2024. Here are a few things to note: Location: Virginia State Police Academy in North Chesterfield, VA Presentation topics: Working Cold Cases, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), Call Detail Records and Geolocation, January 6th Intelligence, and MORE! Registration opening will be sent
- [Call for Presenters](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/call-for-presenters/) - Are you interested in presenting a topic or case study for your fellow Virginia analysts? Do you have an idea but need some help? We are happy to assist you with something you might want to present. This is a great way to practice a topic in front of our membership especially if you are
- [Problem Analysis In-Person Class](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/problem-analysis-in-person-class-november-27th-december-1st/) - Problem Analysis In-Person Class November 27th – December 1st @ Virginia State Police Training Academy Interested in learning the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary for an analyst to identify, analyze, and help an agency solve crime, disorder, and public safety problems? Then join us in November in Virginia for Problem Analysis! Problem Analysis is a
- [VCAN Fall Symposium Taking Place on November 3!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-fall-symposium-taking-place-on-november-3/) - Our Fall Symposium is Friday November 3rd. It will be at the Virginia State Police Headquarters in Chesterfield, VA. We would love to see as many members in attendance as we have some great training sessions in store for you all along with exciting news to announce! Last day to register is on Halloween October
- [New VCAN Challenge Coin Design Unveiled!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/new-vcan-challenge-coin-design-unveiled/) - The VCAN Board has reviewed all of our challenge coin contest entries and wow are we a talented group! We are so excited to announce the Challenge Coin Winner for the back of the VCAN membership coin: Congratulations to Michelle Walczyk with Culpeper Police Department! Join us in celebrating Michelle! As always we want to
- [2016 Fall Training Symposium Registration OPEN!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2016-fall-training-symposium-registration-open/) - REGISTRATION is now open for the 2016 Fall Training Symposium! We have dedicated our focus to Social Media Investigations, and are excited to have a variety of presenters that are going to share their expertise in this area! 2016 Fall Symposium Schedule We will have representatives from the Virginia DMV and Virginia Lottery explaining how
- [2017 Fall Training Symposium - Registration OPEN!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2017-fall-training-symposium-registration-open/) - The VCAN Board is excited to announce that the 2017 Virginia Crime Analysis Network Fall Training Symposium will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017! Mark your calendars, as we have a great day planned, with lunch sponsored by GeoTime! We have fantastic training coming from the Virginia Department of Corrections, National Center for Missing
- [November webinar registration is open](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/november-webinar-registration-is-open/) - Are you hunting for new ways to find your bad guy online? Do you wish there were more techniques and searching tools out there to utilize in an investigation? Then join us for an exciting Free Friday webinar with Christopher Cruz; In Plain Sight – OSINT and Online Undercover Techniques! He will be discussing open
- [December Webinar Registration is Open](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/december-webinar-registration-is-open/) - Register now for our last free Friday training of 2017: https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/k-event/for-the-webinar-is-dark-and-full-of-terrors/
- [February Webinar Registration is Open](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/february-webinar-registration-is-open/) - Register now for our February free Friday training: click here for webinar details
- [2018 Membership - Now OPEN!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2018-membership-now-open/) - It's that time of year again: applications for VCAN's 2018 membership are now being accepted! Applications and payments must be received by January 31, 2018 in order to avoid late fees. There have been NO CHANGES to the membership benefits or fees. CHECKS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. As a
- [2018 Spring Symposium Date Announced!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2018-spring-symposium-date-announced/) - Mark your calendars - Friday, March 23rd is our Spring Training Symposium! We are hard at working planning a FULL DAY of FREE TRAINING for our members, stay tuned for more details and registration
- [January Webinar Registration is Open](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/january-webinar-registration-is-open/) - Register now for our first free Friday training of 2018: http://vcan.formstack.com/forms/freefridaytraining_january2018?platform
- [2017 Spring Symposium Product Contest](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2017-spring-symposium-product-contest/) - 2017 Spring Symposium Product Contest You could win a FREE CLASS from the IACA (in person OR Web-based!). How, you might ask? By showing off your analytical skills! Submit a bulletin that you’ve created and you could be attending a class courtesy of VCAN. It could be the bulletin that you are the proudest of,
- [New Job Postings](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/new-job-postings/) - There are two new analyst positions advertised in Chesterfield, Virginia. Click: Job Listings for more info.
- [IACA Certification Exam Offering](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/iaca-certification-exam-offering/) - VCAN will be offering the opportunity for our members to take the IACA Certification Exam (Certified Law Enforcement Analyst - CLEA) during our fall training symposium on October 12, 2018. If you are interested in taking the exam during the Symposium, your information (documents, etc) MUST be uploaded to the IACA Certification Tracker NO LATER
- [VCAN bylaw revisions](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-bylaw-revisions/) - At our 2018 Fall Symposium on October 12, members will have the opportunity to vote on a few VCAN bylaw revisions. The VCAN board has been hard at work to update the bylaws to bring members a more efficient organization, designed to meet the needs of analysts all over the state. Contact the Board at
- [Fall Symposium Map Competition](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/fall-symposium-map-competition/) - At the 2018 Fall Symposium, attendees will have the opportunity to win a FREE CLASS from the IACA (in person OR Web-based!). Submit a map that you’ve created in the past two years – it can be a map from a burglary series, a map you created for your DWI squad or a map that
- [2018 Spring Training Symposium - Registration OPEN!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/2017-fall-training-symposium-registration-open-2/) - Registration for the 2018 Spring Training Symposium is officially OPEN and will be held on Friday, March 23! We have a full day of speakers planned, including presentations on Open Source Intelligence Tools, DataWorks facial recognition software, NDCAC Facebook return analysis, CSX and Postal Service resources, and case studies from our very own Virginia Analysts on their instrumental
- [Fall Symposium Key Note Speaker](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/fall-symposium-key-note-speaker/) - VCAN's symposium is on Oct 12 and we have an amazing key note speaker, Daani Svonkin worked as a crime analyst for San Berndadino Police Department and will share her perspective & insights on the 2015 terrorist attack. Check out her story at Thomson Reuters and don't forget to register: 2018 Fall Symposium
- [Congratulations to Barbara Scott - Newest Certified Law Enforcement Analyst!](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/congratulations-to-barbara-scott-newest-certified-law-enforcement-analyst/) - Congrats to Barbara Scott with Arlington County Police Department who just became the latest Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) through the International Association of Crime Analysts! For those that don’t know this is a huge accomplishment and with Barbara’s certification Virginia now has 9 CLEA recipients, the most of any state!
- [Membership Registration Update](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/membership-registration-update/) - Happy New Year Members!! The VCAN board has been working hard behind the scenes with our web design team to bring you a new and improved website. We are currently putting the finishing touches on the new and improved membership registration feature, so keep an eye out for a message coming soon regarding 2019 membership renewals.

## Pages

- [Home](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/) - WELCOME TO VCAN About Us VCAN brings together more than 200 members representing over 60 police departments and sheriff's offices across Virginia. Our membership also includes students, academic professionals and private sector professionals who support sworn law enforcement. Join VCAN CRIME ANALYSIS Empowering Law Enforcement 0 + Years 0 + Police Departments 0 + Members
- [VCAN Awards](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/vcan-awards/) - Nominations and Voting Regulations VCAN Awards Eligibility: Member of VCAN in good standing. Good standing shall be defined as being current on any and all dues and fees.Anyone can nominate for an award (members or non-members).Current Board Members are not eligible. Voting Regulations: All nominations that have been submitted by the deadline will be reviewed
- [About](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/about/) - The Virginia Crime Analysis Network (VCAN) was established in 2001 with a mission to promote interagency information sharing and increase professionalism in the crime analysis field throughout the commonwealth.
- [Spring Training Symposium Feedback Survey 2026](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/spring-training-symposium-feedback-survey-2026/)
- [Members Directory](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/members-directory/) - Members Area Members Directory Firs NameLast NameEmailAgency Name AbigailMcDowellAbigail.McDowell@roanokeva.govRoanoke City Police Department AmyCorbinACorbin@pwcgov.orgPrince William County Police Department AliciaLammalicia.lamm@outlook.comWilliamsburg/James City County Sheriff's Department AlisaCunninghamalisa.cunningham@loudoun.govLoudoun County Sheriff's Department AlishaMorrisonalisha.morrison@vsp.virginia.govVirginia State Police AlexaMcConnellalmcconnell@fbi.govFederal Bureau of Investigation AbigailWhitealwhite@co.campbell.va.usCampbell County Sheriff's Office AmaraKirbyAmara.Kirby@loudoun.govLoudoun County Sheriff's Department AshleyMonroeamonroe@fcva.usFrederick County Sheriff's Office AmyArnoldamy.arnold@fauquiercounty.govFauquier County Sheriff's Office AmyLayamy.lay@vsp.virginia.govVirginia State Police AmyMillimanamy.milliman2@fairfaxcounty.govFairfax County Police
- [Test Membership Page](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/test-membership-page/) - You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password
- [Join VCAN](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/join-vcan/) - Become Member Join VCAN Membership is available to professionals and academics involved in or interested in the areas of crime and intelligence analysis. Professionals shall be employed by law enforcement agencies or supporting corporations within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Academics shall be employed by or enrolled in an institute of higher learning within the Commonwealth
- [Contact](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/contact/) - Crime Analysis Expert Contact Us HERE FOR YOU Get In Touch If you have any inquiries or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us. Simply complete the contact form, and our team will promptly respond to your message. info@virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org Twitter Facebook Instagram Linkedin Member Voices Our VCAN Community I'm a new analyst, and
- [Members Dashboard](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/dashboard/) - WELCOME TO VCAN Dashboard Check out what’s been going on since you’ve last visited. Members Directory Upcoming Events Sep 18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hex Nuts and Havoc: How Three Vandals Left a Trail of Broken Glass Oct 23 Featured 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Fall Training Symposium 2026 View Calendar View All Recent
- [Member Directory](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/member-directory/) - [display-frm-data id=dir-two-col-grid]
- [Symposium Survey Feedback Form](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/symposium-survey-feedback-form/) - Spring Training Symposium Feedback
- [FAQs](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/faqs/) - ANSWERS TO COMMON QUERIES FAQs What is the role of a crime analyst? The primary role of a crime analyst is to gather, analyze, and interpret data related to criminal activities. This includes identifying crime patterns, trends, and hotspots to support law enforcement efforts in preventing and solving crimes. How can crime analysis assist in
- [Resources](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/resources/) - Helpful links Resources IACA Analysis Unit Development Center FBI ViCap NAMUS Free tools for assisting in missing person & unidentified person cases CrimeStat Analysis Toolkit Analysis Toolkit Developed with support of the U.S. Department of Justice & Bureau of Justice Assistance. Clearinghouse for publicly available crime and intelligence analysis resources Member Voices Our VCAN Community
- [Event Payment Details](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/event-payment-details/)
- [Thank You](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/thank-you/) - WELCOME TO VCAN Thank You Your membership has been set up successfully. Upcoming Events Sep 18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hex Nuts and Havoc: How Three Vandals Left a Trail of Broken Glass Oct 23 Featured 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Fall Training Symposium 2026 View Calendar View All Recent News Board Announcements and
- [Presenter's Form](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/presenters-form/) - Become a prsenter Presenter's Form Please enter all fields below in order to be posted as a perspective presenter. "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Job Title*Agency/Department Name*Office Phone*Cell*Email* Presentation Title*Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia
- [Terms of Service](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/terms-of-service/) - Acceptance of Terms Terms of Service Please read these terms of service carefully before using this website.Conditions of useBy using this website, you certify that you have read and reviewed this Agreement and that you agree to comply with its terms. If you do not want to be bound by the terms of this Agreement,
- [Privacy Policy](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/privacy-policy/) - PROTECTING YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT Privacy Policy This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify,
- [Careers](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/careers/) - Career Opportunities Job Listings Keywords Location Remote positions only Freelance Full Time Internship Part Time Temporary Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled. JavaScript must be enabled in order to view listings. Load more listings LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL Job Posting Are you Seeking a Crime Analysis Professional and interested in posting
- [Training & Events](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/webinars/) - VCAN Trainings Training & Events Sep 18 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Hex Nuts and Havoc: How Three Vandals Left a Trail of Broken Glass $10.00 Oct 23 Featured 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Fall Training Symposium 2026 $50.00 View Calendar Member Voices Our VCAN Community I'm a new analyst, and it was really nice
- [Login](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/login/) - Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password
- [Sign In](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/sign-in/) - Sign In Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password New to VCAN? Join VCAN
- [Presenters](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/presenters/) - Members AREA Perspective Presenters Member Voices Our VCAN Community Joining VCAN was the best decision I made for my career in law enforcement. The collaboration, insight, and support from fellow members are unparalleled. It has drastically improved my crime analysis skills and enriched my professional network. Officer J. RileVirginia Beach Police Department As an academic
- [My Account](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/my-account/) - WELCOME TO VCAN My Account You are unauthorized to view this page. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me Forgot Password
- [Individual Member](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/individual-member/) - Total Amount for Accounts $50 for access until March 1, 2026 First Name:* First Name Required Last Name:* Last Name Required Address Line 1: Address Line 1 is not valid Address Line 2: Address Line 2 is not valid City: City is not valid Country: Country is not valid -- Select Country -- United States
- [Job Posting](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/job-posting/) - LOOKING FOR A PROFESSIONAL Job Posting Have an account? Sign in You must sign in to create a new listing. Member Voices Our VCAN Community Joining VCAN was the best decision I made for my career in law enforcement. The collaboration, insight, and support from fellow members are unparalleled. It has drastically improved my crime
- [Job Dashboard](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/job-dashboard/)
- [Professional Development Scholarship Application](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/professional-development-scholarship-application/) - Sub Heading Professional Development Scholarship
- [Training Scholarship Application](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/training-scholarship-application/) - VCAN Scholarships Training Scholarship Application

## Forums

- [Training Resources](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/discussion/training-resources/)
- [Questions for the Board of Directors](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/discussion/questions-for-the-board-of-directors/)

## Topics

- [Unlocking Specialty Unit Data & Actionable Insights](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/unlocking-specialty-unit-data-actionable-insights/) - Unlocking Specialty Unit Data & Actionable Insights recording link: https://vimeo.com/1218399311/a6a75ebff8?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
- [Operating a RTCC for Smaller Jurisdictions](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/operating-a-rtcc-for-smaller-jurisdictions/) - Operating a RTCC for Smaller Jurisdictions recording link: https://vimeo.com/1186350919/3929cef0ff?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
- [Keeping It Clean: Building Accuracy and Integrity in Crime and CFS Data](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/keeping-it-clean-building-accuracy-and-integrity-in-crime-and-cfs-data/) - Keeping It Clean: Building Accuracy and Integrity in Crime and CFS Data webinar recording: https://vimeo.com/1175586972/fdcf00b1ae?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
- [Connected Cars](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/connected-cars/) - Connected Cars webinar recording: https://vimeo.com/1166805459/d9cd2e6d2d?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
- [IACA Certification Information Webinar](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/iaca-certification-information-webinar/) - IACA Certification Information Webinar recording link: https://vimeo.com/1153682065/70180cbbdd?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
- [Simple Stats for Evaluating Crime Reductions](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/simple-stats-for-evaluating-crime-reductions/) - Simple Stats for Evaluating Crime Reductions recording link: https://vimeo.com/1075411384/19fe64f1d5?ts=0&share=copy
- [DNA‐Based Investigations](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/dna‐based-investigations/) - Recording link for DNA‐Based Investigations: https://vimeo.com/999654516/2a6c1c350b?share=copy
- [Compstat in Power BI](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/compstat-in-power-bi/) - Webinar recording for Competing Data Ranges: How to Build Compstat in Power BI https://vimeo.com/1137791302/784e1b13be?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
- [Amazon Law Enforcement Contact](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/amazon-law-enforcement-contact/) - Anyone have a phone number/direct contact for Amazon? The Amazon law enforcement request tracker portal thing is not helpful.
- [LInX Coin Presentation - During VCAN Fall Symposium](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/linx-coin-presentation-during-vcan-fall-symposium/) - Calling LInX Success Stories. Anna Berger and I (NCR-LInX / Montgomery County Police) will be attending the October 10th VCAN Fall Symposium. IF you have a success story on using LInX / N-DEx, please submit within your LInX System and we will schedule to present a LInX Challenge Coin to you while we are at
- [Tyler Technologies](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/tyler-technologies/) - Hi everyone, My name is Emma and I just started at Harrisonburg Police Department. I moved from California so I have never used Tyler or the dashboard. Does anyone happen to use that? I have been running into issues with stats and numbers not matching up. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
- [Wells Fargo Contact](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/wells-fargo-contact/) - Does anyone have a Wells Fargo contact that would give me a list of the branches and the Branch ID number?
- [Flock Vandalisms](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/flock-vandalisms/) - Good Morning Everyone! Has your jurisdiction experienced any vandalisms to your Flock LPR cameras? There have been some social media posts about how to disassemble the pole. We have had two vandalized in Henrico. If you have had any vandalized, have you tried to repair the damage yourselves or have you just contacted Flock? Thanks,
- [FREE Offender-Focused Crime Analysis Training](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/free-offender-focused-crime-analysis-training/) - Offender-Focused Crime Analysis and Evidence-Based Techniques RSVP By February 15th, Contact Rachel Santos at rsantos5@radford.edu Tuesday, March 4th 9:00am to Wednesday, March 5th 3:00pm Held in Radford, VA Highlander Hotel (604 Tyler Ave) Funded through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Trainers: Rachel Santos, Ph.D. and Roberto Santos, Ph.D. Co-Directors, Center for Police Practice,
- [2024 IACA Conferece](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/2024-iaca-conferece/) - Good morning VCAN! I was just wondering if anyone is attending the 2024 IACA Conference :-)
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- [Facial Rec policy](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/facial-rec-policy/) - Hello all, If any VA law enforcement agency has or is in the process of creating their Facial Rec policy and/or is using a product I would really appreciate it if you could reach out to me. I am trying to get a sense of what the rest of Virginia is doing. Thank you so
- [Social Media Monitoring Programs](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/social-media-monitoring-programs/) - Good Afternoon! Along the same lines as Courtney’s question, are any agencies using any social media monitoring programs? Our PIO Unit uses Meltwater and we did a trial for Cobwebs, but that’s not what we’re looking for. Thanks in advance!
- [Open Source Investigation Tools](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/discussions/topic/open-source-investigation-tools/) - Hi Courtney, I agree with the other poster. For us, TLO has been good to have as a basic US public records aggregator (serving the same purpose as Accurint and Tracers). From my standpoint, TLO was also user friendly from a price perspective so your department may appreciate that as well. Also, since it’s owned

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- [Dazed and Confused - Investigating the Illegal Marijuana Market](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/event/illegal-marijuana-market/) - This presentation will cover the evolution of the illegal marijuana market in Deschutes County as well as the trends that are being seen in other parts of the US. Oregon legalized recreational marijuana in 2016. Two years later the Criminal Justice Commission in Oregon began offering grant funding when evidence the illegal marijuana market was becoming a significant issue throughout Oregon. Deschutes County was one of the first grant recipients and has benefited from the funding for personnel, equipment, supplies and training. The management analyst position was created to offer assistance to the detectives for these cases.
- [Spring Training Symposium 2024](https://virginiacrimeanalysisnetwork.org/event/spring-training-symposium-2024/) - Please join us in March for the VCAN Spring Symposium! Topics: Mass Casualty Investigations Through Geolocation: Lessons learned in the January 6 Investigation From Beginning to End: An Analyst's Role in Cold Case Investigations The Case Study of a Pinterest Child Exploiter Cell Site and Geolocation Data 101 To Protect Your Privacy “Go OSINT yourself”
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