Joe Ryan | Keynote Speaker

Joe Ryan brings more than 15 years of experience in crime analysis and crime analysis management, having served with the Washington/Baltimore HIDTA, Alexandria (VA) Police Department, and Jacksonville (FL) Sheriff's Office. He also served as Director of the Crime Mapping & Problem Analysis Laboratory at the Police Foundation (now the National Policing Institute).

A seasoned presenter, Joe has spoken at more than 200 conferences and seminars on topics including problem-oriented policing, community policing, crime and intelligence analysis, and GIS.

In 2024, Joe joined Multitude Insights, where he leads the sales team and helps introduce BLTN, a web-based and mobile platform designed to connect law enforcement agencies and streamline bulletin sharing nationwide.

Keynote: Beyond the Horizon: Where Crime Analysis Can Take You

A career in crime and intelligence analysis can open doors far beyond the analyst role. In this keynote, Joe Ryan will share lessons from his journey from crime analyst to leadership and the private sector, highlighting how the skills analysts develop can lead to unexpected opportunities. Attendees will be encouraged to think beyond their current roles, recognize the value of their skills, and explore where a career in crime analysis can take them.

Jeffrey German | Masterclass Instructor

Detective Jeffrey German brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including over a decade as a detective and investigator with the Will/Grundy Major Crimes Task Force. He currently serves in the Joliet (IL) Police Department's Investigations Division, specializing in high-tech criminal investigations, including mobile device, video, and vehicle forensics, geolocation analysis, and major crimes investigations.

A subject matter expert in cellular records and geolocation analysis, Jeffrey holds numerous forensic certifications, including Cellebrite, Magnet, Berla, and LEVA. He has received multiple honors throughout his career, including the Illinois VFW Officer of the Year Award and the College of DuPage Homeland Security Training Institute's Outstanding Faculty Award.

Jeffrey is also the owner of Hi-Tech Investigations LLC, providing specialized training to law enforcement, prosecutors, and corporate security professionals. He serves as an adjunct instructor at the College of DuPage and a contract trainer for the Public Agency Training Center (PATC) and National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).

Masterclass: Using Cellular Records to Solve Crimes

This hands-on 4-hour masterclass will explore how cellular records can be used to support criminal investigations.  Attendees will learn how to identify cellular providers, obtain and interpret records, analyze cell site location information, and use forensic mapping tools to visualize geolocation data.

Through real-world case studies and a hands-on practical exercise, participants will apply these techniques to solve a case.  Attendees will also receive search warrant templates, cellular record reference materials, and analysis resources to take back to their agencies.