Wednesday October 29 at 11:00am at the Shrewsbury Police Department. Option to attend virtually as well. Only 5 seats left for in-person attendance. Please RSVP directly to carol.fitzgerald@pol.state.ma.us if you would like attend. The Worcester County District Attorney's Office is graciously supplying lunch and Stop & Shop with coffee.
Hello everyone,
My department is looking to implement ride-alongs for the crime analysis unit and I was curious about what gear and equipment you are outfitted with when you do ride-alongs with your department.
Any insights are greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Aaron Kearney
Please take a moment to cast your vote for VP of Membership and Treasurer. Nominated for the position of treasure is Sharon Phelan (current treasurer), the position is running unopposed. The position of VP has two wonderful candidates. Nominated for this position are Kaleigh McNerney - Crime & Data Analyst with the Fall River Police Department since 2018 and Michael Bozio Crime Analyst Manager with the Newton Police Department (current VP). Please take a moment to read each candidate's statement before casting your vote via this link: https://tinyurl.com/Ballot-casting
Voting will be open until - 11/12/25 and the winners will be announced by 11/14/25. The elected officers will take office January 1st.
Hello everyone!
My name is Kaleigh McNerney, and I am the Crime & Data Analyst with the Fall River Police Department. I’ve been involved with MACA since 2014, and over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how much our association has grown — and how valuable this community is for connecting, learning, and supporting one another.
If elected as your next Vice President of Membership, I’d love to focus on continuing that growth: expanding our membership, strengthening connections across agencies, and ensuring both new and longtime members feel welcomed and engaged. MACA has helped me grow my analytical skills through the connections I’ve built and strengthened within this organization. We all started out new to the field at some point, and without MACA, many of us might have struggled to find our footing. That’s why I want to place a special focus on student engagement — helping guide future analysts and providing them with the same opportunities and support that benefited me.
This organization has been an incredible resource throughout my career, and I’m excited for the opportunity to give back by helping it reach even more analysts across Massachusetts and beyond.
Thank you for your consideration — I’d be honored to serve as your VP of Membership!
To all MACA members,
I am excited to express my interest in continuing to serve as Vice President of Membership within the Massachusetts Association of Crime Analysts (MACA). Over the past two years in this role, I’ve greatly appreciated being part of a community that drives innovation and progress in crime analysis throughout Massachusetts and New England. It has been both rewarding and inspiring to collaborate with members, contribute to board initiatives, and help support the ongoing operations of our association.
I’ve been a Crime Analyst for 20 years and a proud MACA member for all of them. Over that time, I’ve had the privilege of meeting incredible people, forming lifelong connections, and growing alongside this remarkable community. Serving as Vice President is more than just a role for me it’s a personal commitment to giving back to an organization that has given me so much. During my time on the MACA board, I’ve had the privilege of helping to strengthen member engagement, assist with outreach efforts, and contribute to the continued success of our annual conference, which for over 25 years has been one of the premier training opportunities for analysts in our region. If entrusted with another term as Vice President of Membership, I will remain focused on introducing innovative ideas, methodologies, and practices that enhance member value and connection. I am also committed to actively listening to the needs and ideas of our membership to ensure MACA continues to serve as one of the strongest regional associations in the country.
It has been an honor to serve as the Vice President of Membership over the past two years, and I look forward to the opportunity to continue contributing to MACA’s mission and success. Thank you for your time and consideration and for the privilege of working alongside you. Sincerely, Michael Bozio
Cast your vote via this link: https://tinyurl.com/Ballot-casting
Hi MACA friends,
Our agency is exploring the creation of a Crime Analysts 2 position to provide upward mobility and career progression within our unit. At the present, our agency only has a single Crime Analyst title that is not classified as a 1 or 2 position.
I am seeking assistance from anyone who has experience with creating or implementing tiered analyst positions. Can anyone provide information on the following:
Any shared resources would be greatly appreciated as I dive into this new challenge.
Keynote Spotlight: Plymouth County DA Timothy J. Cruz
We’re honored to welcome Timothy J. Cruz, Plymouth County District Attorney and current President of the National District Attorneys Association, as a keynote speaker at the 2025 New England Crime Analysis & Intelligence Conference.
DA Cruz has been a leader in tackling organized retail crime, including through the National Store Walk Initiative, which connects prosecutors and retailers to reduce theft, violence, and recidivism.
He will be speaking on Combating Organized Retail Crime for Safer Communities and addressing how retail crime impacts not only businesses but also staff and community safety.
Register Today!
The city of Hartford CT is hiring a Crime Analyst! All the details are in the link provided-- posting closes in a week!!!!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hartfordct?
Loss Prevention and Law Enforcement Professionals are welcome to join the NEORCA symposium in Boston, MA for a day of networking and ORC training & info sharing.
9/17/2025 9:00AM-3:00PM
Wayfair Corporate Office
4 Copley Place, Boston, MA
Guest Speakers
Mark Solomon, International President IAFCI
Boston Police Department
Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office
Target Corporation – Bill Corfield & Shane Bennett
Wayfair Global Safety & Security
New England State Police Information Network
AXON
Coffee and lunch is provided.
Register and download the agenda at:
WWW.NEORCA.ORG
Please contact Adam Berg with any questions @ aberg@nespin.riss.net
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Right click here for the 2025 Boston Organized Retail Crime Symposium - Agenda
MACA is excited to welcome David Hatten, Program Manager at AH Datalytics, as one of our keynote speakers at the 2025 New England Crime Analysis & Intelligence Conference! David is an expert in place-based policing strategies and the use of spatial analysis in criminal justice. He has led research on ShotSpotter deployment, served as a GIS analyst for the City of Philadelphia, and published widely in high-impact criminology journals. Keynote Topic: The Real-Time Crime Index and the Challenges in Producing Nationwide Crime Estimates
David will discuss the future of nationwide crime data collection, the innovations of the Real-Time Crime Index (RTCI) project, and what the latest trends reveal about crime across the U.S. This session will highlight how RTCI supports more dynamic decision-making and complements the FBI’s crime reporting efforts. We can’t wait to learn from David’s expertise this October in Plymouth!
This isn’t a crime analyst role, but it shares many of the same core components. It’s a strong fit for recent graduates with some experience or current analysts looking to apply investigative skills in a corporate setting. The position involves identifying suspicious patterns, responding to incidents, training staff, addressing retail theft, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies. There’s clear room for advancement with growth, training, leadership opportunities, and mobility across roles. Pay range is $30–38/hour for the right candidate. For more info, click the link below.
Job Link
The 2025 Election season is open! The self-nomination phase began last week, July 21st, and runs through August 11th. There are two board positions to be elected this year: Vice President of Membership and Secretary. Position-specific information, timeline of events, and election guidelines have been posted to the Elections 2025 Forum. Please subscribe to the Elections 2025 Forum to stay updated and informed of all election happenings, as this will be the HQ for all communication between the candidates and IACA membership.
