Episode: 00273 Released on June 30, 2025 Description: This week on Analyst Talk, host Jason Elder welcomes Steve Walter, Crime and Intelligence Manager at the Oceanside Police Department, to share insights from his two-decade career in law enforcement analysis.. Steve shares how a graduate degree in contemporary British history led to a career pivot into crime analysis following 9/11, the challenges of being Oceanside PD’s first analyst, and the creative solutions that helped him build a thriving unit from scratch. He reflects on managing protests during the George Floyd era, hiring and retaining top talent, and why he’s stayed with the same department for over 20 years. Plus, hear Steve’s thoughts on AI, real-time crime centers, and what truly makes a successful analyst. Whether you’re a new analyst or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and heart.

🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.] Name Drops: Steve Gottlieb (00:05:33), Sheila Potkonjak (00:20:13), Chief Taurino Valdovinos (00:39:19), Sam Gwinn/Carolyn Cassidy (00:54:50), Joe Ryan (01:05:13) Public Service Announcements: Carolyn Cassidy (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/carolyn-cassidy-%e2%80%93-the-world-traveler/) Sam Gwinn (https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/samantha-gwinn-%e2%80%93-the-advocate/) Related Links: https://www.oceansidepolice.com/home-police https://www.linkedin.com/company/left-of-boom-conference/ Association(s) Mentioned: Vendor(s) Mentioned: Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-walter-84b8aa3a/ Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dg2w7aiv37z6dwnk/SteveWalter_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 Steve 00:02:42 – London 00:09:22 – Oceanside 00:23:23 – Moving to Manager 00:35:31 – Break: Carolyn Cassidy & Sam Gwinn 00:37:19 – ABS: George Floyd Protests 00:46:49 – AI & Analysts 01:01:01 – Advice 01:08:29 – Words to the World