Episode: 00278 Released on August 4, 2025 Description: This week on Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason chats with Erin Havelka of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to explore her journey from uncertain undergrad to award-winning crime and intelligence analyst. Erin shares how a discouraging comment from a professor became her motivation, the initiative that led to her first analyst job, and the evolution of her unit from real-time support to investigative intelligence. She also shares her analyst badge story, detailing a seven-minute facial recognition success that helped identify a suspect after a deputy-involved shooting. She then shares how she built an internship program from the ground up. From mapping patterns to mentoring the next generation, Erin’s story is one of determination, innovation, and impact. Tune in to hear how she proves that curiosity and hustle can shape an entire career. 🎧 Listen, share, and keep talking!
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https://harriscountyso.org/
https://www.alphagroupcenter.com/about-us/certificate-program/
https://www.ialeia.org/
https://www.uhcl.edu/
https://www.tamucc.edu/
https://abc13.com/post/harris-county-sheriffs-deputy-shot-officer-shooting-during-traffic-stop-homestead-road-terran-green/13662023/
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Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-havelka-m-s-ccia-552115307/
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00:00:17 – Introducing Erin
00:11:13 – RTCC Analyst
00:21:26 – ABS: Deputy Shooting
00:31:12 – Break: Mallard & Bush
00:30:43 – Internship Program
00:43:40 – Advice
00:54:09 – Personal Interest: Traveler
00:56:30 – Words to the World