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Jodi De Dura

Summary

A multi-disciplined, hard-working professional bringing years of experience as both a Crime and Intelligence Analyst . A talented senior analyst with excellent attention to detail and a proven track record of successfully applying analytical skills and techniques to mitigate crime and risk. A dependable and enthusiastic individual with an engaging personality, who is willing to work fervently to help students achieve their academic goals. Passionate about criminal intelligence analysis and eager to continue to teach and impart wisdom and experience upon upcoming analysts.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intelligence Analyst

Ontario Provincial Police
09.2018 - Current
  • Providing Intelligence Analysis to one of the largest police services in North America.
  • Gather information from multiple sources in order to evaluate, analyze and disseminate valuable information to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Produce multi-source intelligence reports and products for partner agencies including Corrections Canada, Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario, Criminal Intelligence Service of Canada and multiple law enforcement agencies.
  • Create high-level intelligence briefs for Command Staff and front-line officers.
  • Analyze open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. Monitor and document open-source intelligence relating to organized crime in an attempt to mitigate and neutralize potential threat.
  • Create useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations, at both strategic and tactical levels.
  • Provide association charts, timelines and link analysis products to assist with criminal investigations.
  • Complete telephone extractions and phone toll analysis.
  • Provide geo-spatial mapping and documentation.
  • Create visual aids and present briefings to senior staff, front line officers and targeted audiences.
  • Extract statistical data relating to calls for service for comparison and review in an effort to recognize patterns and series of crimes, as well as providing predictive analysis.

Part-time Sessional Faculty

Humber College
09.2014 - 05.2019
  • Reviewed and modified the syllabus to meet the needs of students attempting to achieve certification in Criminal Intelligence Analysis.
  • Evaluated and graded students' assignments, papers and presentations.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures relating to Criminal Intelligence, Crime and Intelligence Analysis, Research Methods in Analysis and Writing Intelligence Reports.
  • Facilitated learning through courses relating to the Intelligence Cycle and Information, and the use of Intelligence Tools and Resources.
  • Initiated and moderated classroom discussions and provided educational assistance through web resources, telephone and email.
  • Managed several on-line classrooms at once, holding lectures and providing seminars to multiple students.
  • Recognized learning styles and built an engaging online environment, curating answers in a positive fashion to encourage students towards successful completion of the course.
  • Established video conferencing options to ensure students felt a comfortable connection to me as an instructor, paving the way for communication that was beneficial for everyone.
  • Coached and mentored students, assisting them to meet academic goals.

Administrative Assistant

Thunder Bay Police Association
11.2012 - 09.2018


  • Provided representation for officers facing disciplinary action under the Police Services Act.
  • Provided representation for civilians facing disciplinary action or having issues within the workplace.
  • Acted as a liaison between the membership and members of the municipal, provincial and federal government.
  • Scheduled meetings and appointments for association members.
  • Provided meeting minutes, gave presentations regarding new opportunities and onboarded new members.
  • Mitigated back to work journeys.
  • Assisted with the settling of grievances and worked hard to ensure that the workplace was a healthy and happy area.
  • Completed basic administrative tasks, including the organization and maintenance of decades of files.

Crime and Intelligence Analyst

Thunder Bay Police Service
05.2002 - 09.2018
  • Analyzed daily calls for service, documenting patterns and series of crimes.
  • Provided analytical support to the Intelligence Unit, Criminal Intelligence Branch and Front Line Officers.
  • Investigated cold-case homicides and performed analytical duties relating to all crimes against persons.
  • Designed and implemented the Regional Integrated Gang Unit Analysis Team, providing analysis for a joint forces team comprised of members from 4 partner law enforcement agencies.
  • Created high-level intelligence briefs for Command Staff and management.
  • Created and presented daily briefings to front-line officers and specialty units.
  • Produced and delivered training to all new recruits, as well as numerous civilians.
  • Created useful and timely intelligence and analytical products to support field operations.
  • Provided predicted analysis, as well as strategic and tactical analytical products as needed.
  • Designed and delivered the Wanted Wednesday program which provided information to the community regarding individuals with outstanding warrants.
  • Created association charts, link analysis, intelligence bulletins and timelines as required for investigations.
  • Extracted statistical data relating to calls for service and provided same for Police Service Board meetings, Police Association meetings and City Council meetings.
  • Provided data to Statistics Canada, relating to crime within the municipality.
  • Assisted with grant writing and proposals.
  • Completed criminal background queries and summaries for investigative purposes as well as municipal licensing.
  • Provided phone extractions and phone toll analysis.
  • Completed open-source research and provided reports relating to covert online activity.
  • Created visual aids and presentation boards to be used in court proceedings at both the provincial and federal level.
  • Wrote multiple threat assessments.
  • Completed Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design reports to provide to vulnerable local businesses.
  • Human trafficking liaison, providing analytical support for investigations.
  • Provided mapping and geospatial analysis products.

911 Communications Operator and Shift Supervisor

Thunder Bay Police Service
09.1995 - 09.2018
  • Answered 911 calls which included both emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and ambulance.
  • Determined appropriate response type and course of action for each individual call.
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls from people in traumatic situations, providing comfort and reassurance while gathering information for first responders.
  • Remained calm and poised in stressful situations, diffused angry callers and overcame language barriers.
  • Operated various computerized communication consoles to receive, assess and relay the applicable information from the public to emergency personnel.
  • Trained new communications operators in the area of call-taking and dispatching.
  • Provided statistical reports regarding calls for service to command staff.
  • Mitigated personnel issues within the team of employees.
  • Provided direction, supervision and emotional support for coworkers and staff under my supervision.
  • Gave effective court testimony and provided written statements regarding calls for service.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - English/Psychology

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
05.1994

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills which allow for effective communication at all levels
  • Advanced research skills which include planning, collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of information
  • Highly efficient time-management skills, with a propensity for being organized and prepared
  • Problem-solving skills and strong conflict resolution abilities
  • Advanced technological skills which enable proficiency with most computer software and tools relating to crime and intelligence analysis Skilled with most major software programs used in office and education environments
  • Critical thinking skills which keep students engaged
  • Leadership skills enabling mentorship to others comfortably and successfully

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Certification

Criminal Intelligence Certified Analyst - Lifetime Tenured

The International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts


Certified Crime Analyst
International Association of Crime Analysts


Certified Open Source Intelligence Professional
IntelTechniques

Affiliations

International Association of Crime Analysts - Member


Ontario Crime Analyst Network - Member

Timeline

Intelligence Analyst

Ontario Provincial Police
09.2018 - Current

Part-time Sessional Faculty

Humber College
09.2014 - 05.2019

Administrative Assistant

Thunder Bay Police Association
11.2012 - 09.2018

Crime and Intelligence Analyst

Thunder Bay Police Service
05.2002 - 09.2018

911 Communications Operator and Shift Supervisor

Thunder Bay Police Service
09.1995 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English/Psychology

Lakehead University
Jodi De Dura