Posts by Lorie Velarde
Come See Us At The CCIAA Conference
Spatial Analysis Etc is proud to announce that several of our instructors will be presenting at this year’s California Crime and Intelligence Analysis (CCIAA) Conference. The 2025 CCIAA conference will take place in Palm Springs, California, and is set to be one of the premier gatherings of crime and intelligence analysts on the West Coast.…
Read MoreCrime Analysis Product Contest Winners
Winners Announced! Update 4/6/2025 – Our bulletin contest has ended and we have 4 winning products (see below). Our winners are Melanie Johnson (2 products) and Samantha Epton (2 products). Each winner was paid $25 per winning product. We thank everyone who submitted. Please stay tuned for our next contest and please subscribe so you…
Read More2024 Year in Review
As we approach the end of the year, this is an ideal moment to reflect on our achievements, challenges, and plans for the future. We believe we have made significant strides in delivering value to our students and growing our company. Our mission at Spatial Analysis Etc is to provide high-quality, accessible training courses and…
Read MoreThe Power of Microsoft Access: An Underutilized Tool
Too few analysts have discovered the power of Microsoft Access for crime analysis. It’s really a shame too because this tool is very powerful and not difficult to learn. We feel so passionate about this tool that we offer a training course in its use (check out our Access course here) and plan on providing…
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