Brannon G. Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff engaged in tactical and operationallaw enforcement analysis and reporting activities; establishes methods and objectives for providinganalytical services; and identifies resources neededSupervises staff members engaged in the delivery of crime analysis information and investigative analysis products, to include providing leadership and guidance in building an analytical methodology or approach; determining appropriate data and data gathering techniques; analyzing large datasets,reviewing results and recommendations; and providing quality control.Leads the team in studying crime reports, arrest reports, police calls for service, and other data andintelligence to identify emerging crime patterns, trends, series, and/or problems; making inferences inrelation to these patterns or issues; managing the development of robust analyses and products to inform MPD response and/or strategy; and providing data-driven recommendations to support action.Oversees and implements law enforcement analysis, reporting activities, including collection and analysisof a variety of sources from calls for service, crime, arrest, census, demographic, and other related data to display informational analysis to MPD leadership.Provides recommendations to leadership to improve processes, streamline operations, and coordinateswith MPD's units to advance analytics and data quality.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

● Researches, designs, develops, and serves as a subject matter expert in the development of statistical and analytical products such as crime trend analyses, projections and forecasts, research papers, policy and program impact analyses, needs assessments, and other analyses to support MPD’s strategic agenda● Accessing, managing, querying, and summarizing raw data from multiple MPD data sources● Uses a variety of analytical tools and skills, including but not limited to: R, python, ArcGIS, data science, data visualization, and dashboard tools to analyze and present to internal and external stakeholders● Keeps abreast of national law enforcement policies and new initiatives—this includes connecting and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders● Takes a lead role in collaborating with fellow team members to provide proactive and innovative solutions to complex analytical challenges related to law enforcement and crime trends● Provides mentorship, guidance, and direction to junior staff members in developing their work capacity● Reviews intelligence products prepared by other government agencies for technical accuracy and logical treatment and interpretation of information● Serves as liaison to federal and local agency officials – either in coordination of DC government initiatives or on issues such as intelligence enhancement, data sharing and delivery, and other related issues

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Develops analytical products with advanced statistics, data science, and qualitative analysisAccessing, managing, querying, and summarizing raw data from multiple MPD data sourcesConducts analysis of programs, proposes program modifications, reforms, and policy changes to make measurable improvements in well-being of victims, offenders, and practitionersIdentifies and analyzes the research needs of MPD to ensure program planning, implementation, and review are evidence-based and grounded in the needs of the communityPrepares professional, high-level briefings and reports of conclusions from research that are disseminated internally and externally to stakeholders, practitioner groups, and partner agencies

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Formulated, developed, and/or supported several multimillion-dollar grant proposal solicitations for new research to achieve NIJ objectives in criminal justice on the topics of artificial intelligence, big data, police officer health and wellness, juror decision-making, and eyewitness identification evidence● Served as a subject matter expert on criminal justice topics relating to neuroscience and psychology● Drafted internal reports on reviews of extramural research proposal, intramural research projects, and exploratory topics of interest● Analyzed crime data for intramural research programs using Python, SQL, ArcGIS, Stata, and SPSS● Coauthored an article on crime forecasting based on the intramural research program data analysis that was published in the Security Journal● Coauthored an article on the use of smartphones to support successful reentry that was published to the NIJ website● Planned and developed NIJ Research for the Real World Seminar: Protecting against Stress and Trauma, July 2019● Coauthored an internal white paper for a study we conducted using time series analysis to investigate the effect of marijuana legalization of crime rates● Analyzed and evaluated the effectiveness of scientific and biomedical research programs applying psychology and neuroscience research to criminal justice● Provided guidance, advice, and assistance on science policy issues affecting NIJ, biomedical research community, and criminal justice community● Made recommendations for long-range and immediate program objectives and proposals and prepared background materials for senior staff that capture the current state of knowledge in various policy areas● Provided support to committees and meetings to address program and science policy issues

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Provided effective decision-making, conflict resolution, and dependable financial accounting● Acted as liaison between owners, staff, the public, and police on issues relating to complaints, requests, administrative issues, regulatory compliance, and programmatic needs● Conducted market research for product development, budgeting, and to foster reciprocal relationships between employees, vendors, and the community● Led dedicated team of 25 staff at two locations in the provision of excellent customer service

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Reviewed and awarded interdisciplinary research grant funds for biomedical graduate students● Managed international research collaboration of cognitive neuroscience and brain mapping projects● Received interdisciplinary training in cognition, pharmacology, and behavioral neuroscience● Developed laboratory skills such as neuroimaging, immunostaining, and anatomical dissection● Analyzed 50GB – 250GB datasets of functional neuroimaging data using GLM, ICA, and ROI analyses● Used Matlab and Bash scripting to automate stimulus presentation and data analysis● Drafted legal and ethical permissions proposals for prospective hospital research studies

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Medical Center Graduate Student Organization Student Research Grant Program (SRGP). The SRGP was initiated to give graduate students an opportunity to conduct small, independent research projects and to give graduate students an opportunity to write and review grants. The SRGP is an annual grant meant to fund student-initiated projects that one’s mentor cannot otherwise fund.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Lectured on Alzheimer's Disease, aging, and cognition, Spring 2011-Lectured on touch, pain, and phantom limb sensation, Spring 2014-Lectured on brain–computer interface and recovery of function, Spring 2014

Espoo, Finland

Working in the Brain and Mind Lab of Professor Mikko Sams in the department of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Sciences (05/2011 – 09/2011; 03/2012 – 10/2012)Research collaboration with Dr. Josef Rauschecker to collect functional and anatomicalneuroimaging data with MEG and MRI for studies on music and speech perception.

Chico, California Area

Instructing students on principles of effective writing and reviewing of written assignments

Chico, California Area

Assisting with instruction in biopsychology, setup/maintenance of laboratoryclassroom/laboratory equipment, and the grading of exams, reports, and assignments

Chico, California Area

Training new employees and updating current employees on new protocols and procedures,maintaining full stock of grocery items and general merchandise, and providing customer service.

Seoul, Korea

Instructing school aged children and adults in grammar lessons, games, activities, and guidedconversations using newspapers, books, and current events to develop vocabulary and increasefluency.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Neuroscience

Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language And Literature, Psychology