Episode: 00274 Released on July 7, 2025 Description: This week on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason chats with Jennifer Baggett, a crime analyst with over a decade of experience and a career path as unique as her perspective. From spinning classic rock on the Chattanooga airwaves to analyzing overdose trends for Hamilton County, Jen shares how a communications degree, a love for musical theater, and a pivotal conference keynote led her to become a data-driven, victim-focused analyst.

Jen reflects on the early days of Chattanooga PD’s crime analysis unit, the mentorship that shaped her skills, and her role in building a legacy of tactical crime analysis. She also opens up about the importance of health and wellness in this often sedentary profession and how physical strain nearly ended her career—until she made a change.

Whether you’re new to analysis or a seasoned pro, Jen’s story is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the power of building relationships inside and outside of the data.

🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Katherine Hill/Bruce Blackman (00:16:09), Christopher Bruce (00:28:42), Sean Bair (00:58:38) Public Service Announcements: Jessica Elsmore (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jessica-elsmore-the-hustler/) Kyle Mcfatridge (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-kyle-mcfatridge-the-sna-sme/) Jennifer Loper (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jennifer-loper-the-junk-drawer/) Related Links: https://chattanooga.gov/government/police https://www.missamericabyday.com/ https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/ https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ezwfadpbmi3e5it4/Resume-JenBaggett.pdf Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: jbaggett@epbfi.com Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9gkze5mcv9tt6w2i/JenBaggett_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 Jennifer 00:02:03 – Radio DJ 00:09:10 – Chattanooga PD 00:24:04 – Brought to the Table 00:29:16 – Break: Jessica Elsmore, Kyle Mcfatridge, & Jennifer Loper 00:30:46 – ABS: Victim Advocate 00:37:18 – Hamilton County Government 00:51:33 – Advice 01:00:48 – Personal Interest: Musical Theater 01:03:10 – Words to the World