In 2008, the police department created a crime analyst position that serves in an advisory capacity to the organization by providing professional analysis and, as a result, suggests appropriate responses to crime, disorder and department efficiencies.  Some of the essential functions of the crime analyst include data compilation and analysis, problem solving, written and visual compositions, and record maintenance.

The crime analyst, Andrew Hayden, holds a Master of Science degree in Resource Analysis from St. Mary's University of Minnesota.  Andrew has 10 years of experience analyzing transportation, demographic, natural resource and land use information and has significant experience utilizing and developing Geographic Information System (GIS) software to visually convey this information and analysis.

The crime analyst is an integral part of the Problem Oriented Policing philosophy at the police department.  The analyst provides the Chief's staff, patrol district, commanders, and detectives with weekly reports detailing crime trends and quality of life issues that are occurring throughout the city.  The analyst also focuses on specific crime activity by creating "hot spot" and "density" maps, which assist officers in developing plans to target and prevent criminal activity.

Andrew Hayden
Crime Analyst
Eau Claire Police Department
(715) 839-6582
andrew.hayden@eauclairewi.gov