Analytical Virtual On-Line Training

Virtual Online Training:

 

 Multi-part Online Analytical Training Series

This free training series is broken into 60 -90 minutes segments and is designed for new and seasoned analysts to learn key primary skills needed to practice effective and efficient analytical processes. The series explores the benefits of data-driven strategies, the process of connecting databases and analyzing in Microsoft Access®, applying statistical significance techniques in Microsoft Excel®, and developing key mapping and analytical skills in ArcGIS.

This training is part of TxDOT’s effort for a state-wide implementation of the Nationally Recognized Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS). The courses are Nationally certified through the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) and may be eligible to submit for TCOLE training. Participants who successfully complete ALL 13 parts will earn a Certified DDACTS Analyst certification and course credit from the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA).

The training series can be found on the First Forward web page by going to First Forward and searching "Market Place" for all training or you can access each class by utilizing the links below:

Part One: Data Driven Strategy Basics

 Part Two:  DDACTS in Action

Part Three:  Connectivity Why Do I Need It?
Part Four: Helpful Queries, Reports, Macros Part Five: Creating Master Tables Part Six: Data Quality and Cleaning Tips
Part Seven:  Making Analytics Easier with Expressions Part Eight:  How to Identify Top Locations, Offenders, and More Part Nine: How to Create Rocking Reports and Automation Processes
Part Ten:  Z-Score and Statistical Significance Made Easy (Excel) Part Eleven:  Introduction to ArcGIS Pro for DDACTS Part Twelve:  Dots on the Map: Plotting and Querying Crash and Crime Data from a Variety of Data Sources
Part Thirteen:  Hot Spot Identification and Analysis    

A Training Reference Manual for Parts 1 -10 can be downloaded by going to:

  Training Reference Manual (17.5MB)

Microsoft Access for Data Driven Strategies

This 24-hour virtual workshop builds off the 9-part on-line training analytical training series and is presented in a multi-faceted learning platform that includes both live and recorded training sessions, self-paced activities and one on one live remote tutorial sessions with the instructors over the course of 3 week period.

Workshops begin:

Tuesday, May 19th              Self-Paced  and Live Segments

Wednesday, May 20th         Self-Paced  and Live Segments

Thursday, May 21st             Self-Paced  and Live Segments

Tuesday, July 28th               Self-Paced  and Live Segments

 

To register for this training contact Daniel A. Howard at 609-284-6019 or danhoward@iadlest.org

 

 

Microsoft Excel for Data Driven Strategies

This 21-hour virtual workshop builds off the on-line Microsoft Access analytical training is presented in a multi-faceted learning platform that includes both live and recorded training sessions, self-paced activities and one on one live remote tutorial sessions with the instructors over the course of 4 week period.

Workshops begin:

Tuesday, June 9th               Self-Paced and Live Segments

Wednesday, June 10th        Self-Paced  and Live Segments

Thursday, June 11th             Self-Paced  and Live Segments

Thursday, August 27th        Self-Paced  and Live Segments

 

To register for this training contact Daniel A. Howard at 609-284-6019 or danhoward@iadlest.org

Analyst Mastermind Webinar Series:

 

In this webinar series crime and crash data analyst will share with you advanced techniques and best practices that will help your department reduce traffic crashes and crime in your jurisdiction.  There is no cost for participating.

Scheduled dates in 2020 beginning at 2:00pm (Eastern).  Note: The February 19th session was a Chief's Roundtable answering questions about how to promote buy-in for evidence-based policing in your department.

 

Date Preview Video Register to view recorded webinar, or sign up for the live event

January 8, 2020

Preview Video (2-min)

 Identify Crash and Crime Patterns
February 19, 2020 Preview Video (2-min) Chief's Roundtable: Tips on Creating a Data-Driven Culture
March 18, 2020 Preview Video (2-min) Creating Quality Maps
April 15, 2020 Preview Video (2-min) What I Should Know as an Analyst
May 6, 2020 Preview Video (2-min) Supervisor's Roundtable:  How to Motivate, Inspire and Train your Team
June 11, 2020 Preview Video (2-min) Productivity: Get More Quality Work Done in Less Time
July 22, 2020 Preview Video (2-min) Creating an Actionable Bulletin

BJA Building Analytical Capacity: Crime and Crash Analysis Webinar Recordings

View recordings of twenty webinars produced by IADLEST in cooperation with the Bureau of Justice Assistance covering all aspects of data analysis.  Find out how it can help your department significantly reduce the number of traffic crashes and crime incidents in your area.

Building Analytical Capacity

 

Multi-Part Webinar series.

A multi-part nationally recognized Data Analysis Using Microsoft Access and GIS on-line series consisting of 60 to 90-minute webinars previously conducted.

 

The Webinar Recordings are accessible for review purposes only and can be found at the below links:

 

 

 

Data Analysis Using Microsoft Access series: GIS: Mapping and Hot Spot Identification series:

A multi-faceted Crime Analysis webinar training series covering various topics relating to the analytical function resources previously recorded. The Webinar Recordings are accessible for review purposes only and can be found at:

Various Analytical Training Webinar Recordings