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Episode: 00256 Released on March 3, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason sits down with Dr. Grant Drawve, Vice President of Research and Innovation at CAP Index, to explore the intricate relationship between geography and crime. With over 15 years of experience studying crime, Dr. Drawve shares his journey from an unexpected switch to criminal justice during college to his current role in private sector research.

Grant talks about his new podcast, Geography of Crime, where he plans to uncover how location impacts crime through diverse perspectives—from law enforcement and public health to private security. Dr. Drawve also reflects on the challenges of academia, the value of internships, and his transition to corporate security analysis.

Whether you're interested in crime mapping, data analysis, or the evolving role of technology in understanding crime patterns, this episode offers a deep dive into the spatial aspects of crime analysis. Plus, Jason gets a behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Drawve's passion for Legos and his take on bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that redefines how we perceive the geography of crime. [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.]

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Name Drops:

Nic Coraso (00:02:25), Jim LeBeau (00:02:57), Paul Boxer/Joel Caplan/Les Kennedy (00:09:30), David Gordon (00:17:23), Jeff Gruenewald (0:19:12), Casey Harris (00:21:50), Emily Blackburn (00:39:49), Dr. Andrew Wheeler (00:59:58)

Public Service Announcements:

Dr. Andrew Wheeler (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-dr-andrew-wheeler-crime-de-coder/)

Dr. Carlena Orosco (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-carlena-orosco-the-policing-strategist/)

Related Links:

https://geographyofcrime.com/

https://www.capindex.com/

https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-emily-blackburn-two-screen-diva/

Association(s) Mentioned: IACA

Vendor(s) Mentioned: ESRI

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-drawve-a856a2191/

Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tshnmn6zdsrrq64j/GrantDrawve_transcript.pdf

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00:00:17 – Introducing Grant

00:06:28 – PhD

00:10:54 – Speaking to Practitioners and Academics

00:19:12 – Crime and Security Data Analytics Lab

00:29:22 – Break: Dr. Andrew Wheeler & Dr. Carlena Orosco

00:30:43 – From Academia to the Private Sector

00:39:08 – Cap Index

00:41:40 – Geography of Crime Podcast

00:58:29 – Advice

01:00:40 – Personal Interest: Lego

01:06:42 – Words to the World