Texas Law Enforcement Analyst Network

06/16/2026

We are excited to share the topics for this year's symposiums. As promised, the Training Committee has worked hard to identify and recruit an exciting line-up of presenters and topics.

In Grand Prairie, attendees will learn about ESRI ArcGIS, Machine Learning in Crime Analysis, A Roadmap to Optimizing Agency Resources for Crime Analysis, How Has Crime Analysts’ Use of Gen-AI Evolved Over the Past Three Years?, Skimmers and Jackpotting and Crypto, Oh My! Organized Financial Crimes in and around the Lone Star State, and Digital Terrorism - The Rise of Violent Extremism.

In the Woodlands, attendees will learn about ESRI ArcGIS, Studying Change in Crime: Insights and Recommendations from Longitudinal Science, Skimmers and Jackpotting and Crypto, Oh My! Organized Financial Crimes in and around the Lone Star State, A Houston Area Case Study on Violent Crime and Analyst Involvement, and a Keynote by Sean Rambarand of the Arizona Analyst Association.

2 FULL Days, Plenty of Subject Experts. This might be the best training that $100 can buy! So what are you waiting for.........

Don't Delay, Register Today!

Register for Grand Prairie Symposium at:
https://txlean.com/event-6661521

Register for Woodlands Symposium at:
https://txlean.com/event-6661655

05/21/2026

Join us for our June Webinar, CLEA Certification FAQ, on Thursday, June 11, from 10 am-12 pm.

Summary:

Curious about obtaining a crime analysis certification? This session is open to anyone interested in the IACA certification process but is not a study session. It will however provide you with useful information on the CLEA test and what to expect!

Presenter:

Alex Schneider

K. Alex Schneider has 18 years of crime analysis experience. She currently works with the Burleson Texas Police Department and is the Past President of TXLEAN. In 2014 she became a Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA). She has served as a member on the IACA Certification Commission for over a decade now, helped develop the LEAF Certification program, and in January 2026, she took over as Chair of the IACA Certification Commission. She has presented numerous times at conferences for the Texas Law Enforcement Analyst Network (TXLEAN), the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA), the National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC), and the Massachusetts Association of Crime Analysts (MACA).

Registration closes on June 10th!
Register at: https://txlean.com/event-6674227

05/12/2026

Job Alert- Crime Intelligence Analyst, Austin.

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05/07/2026

Good morning fellow Analysts!

We have a LOT of things coming up on the training side of the house. As a reminder, we have 2 Webinars and 2 Training Symposiums open for registration.

Don't Delay, Register Today!

Investigating Gun Crimes with NIBIN
by Jennifer Zielinski
May 15, 2026
Register at: https://txlean.com/event-6671078

CLEA Certification Information FAQ
by Alex Schneider
June 11, 2026
Register at: https://txlean.com/event-6674227

North Symposium - Grand Prairie
September 28-29, 2026
Register at: https://txlean.com/event-6661521

South Symposium - Woodlands
October 20-21, 2026
Register at: https://txlean.com/event-6661655

05/04/2026

Job Alert- Crime Analyst, New Braunfels

Department: Police Department CID FLSA Status: Nonexempt Hiring Salary: $25.99- $31.19 Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core...

04/27/2026

Join us for our May Webinar, Investigating Gun Crimes, on Friday, May 15, from 10 am-12 pm.

Summary:

Come and join us for a webinar that will focus on the investigation of Gun Crimes. As a continuation of last month's webinar on gun ballistics, analysts will continue the journey of piecing together gun crimes through a variety of methods and strategies.

Presenter:

Jennifer Zielinski

Jennifer “Paige” Zielinski is a lifelong Texas resident, with a family full of members of law enforcement. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Texas Wesleyan University in 1998, and a Master of Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University in 2019.

She worked briefly in a small police department before Jointing Fort Worth Police Department in late 2008. She has had various positions within the department, including report taking, crime scene photo processing, fi****ms technician doing NIBIN entry, and crime and intelligence analyst. In January of 2024, she became the first member of the Department’s new Crime Gun Intelligence Unit, working exclusively on gun crimes to assist with the Violent Crime Initiative’s goal of driving down gun crime with the city.

When not at her dream job, Paige enjoys renaissance fairs, reading, gardening, shooting, and spending time with her husband and their three Bassglehunds (Bassett-Beagle-Dachshund mixes). She also collects various antiques and police memorabilia and patches, and volunteer with the peer support team at FWPD.

Registration closes on May 14!
Register here: https://txlean.com/event-6671078

04/21/2026

It's Time.....Time to Register for the 2026 TXLEAN Training Symposiums!!


Registration is now open for the 2026 TXLEAN Training Symposiums! We have some exciting speakers, topics, and food in store for you at this year's 2-Day Symposiums in Dallas and Houston. Click the registration links below to register for one or both symposiums (some material may be the same between the symposiums). There is also additional information on the sign-up pages (training address, topics, etc..). *Please note that prices are per symposium*

TXLEAN does not endorse any hotels as we understand that members have their own favorites, reward programs, and personal/department requirements. We encourage you to look at nearby hotels at the training locations and book what you like best.

Sign up today because space is limited!! We can't wait to see you!!

DATES

Dallas Symposium (Grand Prairie)
September 28 - 29, 2026
Sign Up at:
https://txlean.com/event-6661521

Houston (Woodlands)
October 20 - 21, 2026
https://txlean.com/event-6661655

PRICE

Member - $100
Non-Member $150
Student $25

04/07/2026

Join us for our April Webinar, Crime Guns & Shell Casings: A NBIN Case Study, on Friday, April 17, from 10am - 12pm.

Summary:

Ever wondered how gun crime cases are solved through ballistics evidence? Recovered shell casing and fi****ms have a story to tell and can generate vital investigative leads that enable law enforcement to identify shooters, link associated incidents, and determine crime patterns. Join us as we explore a gun crime case study in San Antonio, Texas, in which ballistics evidence played a crucial role.

Instructor:

Jennifer "JC" Crowe

Jennifer "JC" Crowe has worked in law enforcement support for 15+ years, including the TXDPS Texas Fusion Center (TXFC), TXDPS Texas State Capitol Region (Region VII), and the Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC). In 2018 she supported the Austin Police Department during the multi-agency investigation into the Austin Serial Bombings. She is currently a Crime Intelligence Analyst with the Southwest Texas Fusion Center (SWTFC) located in San Antonio, Texas, serving the greater San Antonio and Bexar County metro region. Her background is primarily domestic extremism, emerging threats, and counterterrorism. She is currently assigned to gun crime investigative leads and supports the San Antonio Police Department's Gun Crime Unit. She learns something new every day, swears by Occam's Razor, and loves all aspects of the crime analysis field.


Register at: https://www.txlean.com/event-6645123
Registration closes on April 16th!