Episode: 00272 Released on June 23, 2025 Description: In this episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason sits down with Jaime Lamanna, a seasoned Crime and Intelligence Analyst with over a decade of experience at the Spokane Police Department. Jaime shares her unconventional path into the field—starting with an internship that turned into a temp role and eventually led to a full-time analyst position, thanks to persistence, support, and a little luck.

We hear unforgettable stories from her days in loss prevention (yes, including someone threatening to poop their pants), the challenges of being a temp in a demanding field, and how ride-alongs and building relationships have been key to her success.

Jaime also recounts her analyst badge story—uncovering a massive stolen property stash in a snowy garage—and dives into how she helped crack a package theft ring during the holidays, earning her a Medal of Merit. Plus, she reflects on the power of regional collaboration, her experiences with NORCAN, and the importance of being visible and engaged with your officers.

Whether you're a new analyst or a seasoned pro, Jaime’s passion, humor, and field-tested advice will resonate. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Joe Ryan (00:06:55) Public Service Announcements: Amanda Wiggins (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-amanda-wiggins-the-difference-maker/) Mandy Krueger (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-mandy-krueger-learned-probably-by-failure/) Related Links: https://my.spokanecity.org/police/ https://www.flocksafety.com/ https://static.spokanecity.org/documents/police/officer/awards/2024/presentation-letter-medal-of-merit-j-lamanna.pdf Kia Boys: https://youtu.be/fbTrLyqL_nw?si=152ctk5-g6W2L6EA Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-lamanna-609699255/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vfez7hp8fjssm67q/JaimeLamanna_Transcript.pdf Podcast Writer: Podcast Researcher: Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com. Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners. Podcast Email: leapodcasts@gmail.com Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts

00:00:17 – Introducing Jaime 00:07:24 – Loss Prevention 00:13:29 – Temporarily at Spokane 00:17:42 – Kia Boys 00:21:47 – ABS: Stolen Goods Stash 00:28:34 – Break: Amanda Wiggins & Mandy Krueger 00:29:24 – Medal of Merit 00:35:17 – Utilizing Analysts 00:41:35 – Advice 00:44:18 – NORCAN 00:50:22 – Personal Interests: Band Mom & Competitive Dance Mom 00:54:00 – Words to the World