PresidentHeather LaneGrand Prairie Police DepartmentHeather L. Lane is currently one of three Criminal Intelligence Analysts working for the Grand Prairie Texas Police Department. She comes from a police family and has worked in law enforcement since 1990, with the last 13 years working as a Crime Analyst. Prior to that, she worked as Crime Scene Investigator for the Kansas City Missouri Police Department. After being a CSI, Heather relocated from Kansas City to North Texas and was hired by the Mansfield Texas Police Department to start their Crime Analysis Unit. After being introduced to GIS for producing actionable intelligence in crime fighting methodologies, she acquired a degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and a certificate in GIS Programming. Heather currently serves on the TXLEAN training committee because she enjoys teaching and helping others learn and improve valuable skill sets. Heather and her husband Blake, currently enjoy the Texas country life on 20+ acres with her two horses, five Texas Longhorns, two Australian Cattle Dogs and one feisty barn cat named Lugnut. |
Vice President of AdministrationDr. Andrew Dasher Drew Dasher currently serves as the Senior Threat and Risk Analyst at the University of Texas Police Department – Houston at MD Anderson. He has previously served as a Detective with the Dekalb County Police Department (GA) and as the Manager of the Crime Analysis and Intelligence Unit at the Lincoln Police Department (NE). Drew holds a PhD, an MBA, and a CPP certification. He has authored multiple articles for the Police Chef Magazine (IACP) and the Journal of Healthcare Protection Management (IAHSS). In his downtime, Drew enjoys playing on amateur radio (N1ER) and scuba diving with his family. |
Vice President of MembershipKimber Burks-ReeceHarris County Sheriff's OfficeKimber Burks-Reece was born and raised within a Texas law enforcement family and began her career with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in September 2005. By 2010, Kimber started in the crime and intelligence analysis sector. She has been assigned to numerous units including Houston HIDTA, Patrol Bureau, Real Time Crime Center, Criminal Investigations Bureau, and the Crime Analysis and Intelligence Division. Kimber has excelled as a liaison as she provides support to patrol officers, investigators, and command staff. Kimber currently sits as the Vice President for the Greater Houston Law Enforcement Analysts (GHLEA) and the Coordinator for the nationally recognized Harris County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. Presently, she is assigned to the Houston Area Crime Gun Intelligence Center task force with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). When Kimber is not working, she can be found spending time with her husband and sons, with her large extended family, or with her head buried in a book. |
SecretaryJennifer ClausenMontgomery County Sheriff's OfficeJennifer Clausen received her Bachelor Degree in Psychology (2012) from Texas State University and a Masters of Criminology and Criminal Justice (2014) from Sam Houston State University. Upon graduation, she began her career as a volunteer Crime Analyst for the Rosenberg Police Department. In the fall of 2015, she joined the Montgomery County Sheriff's office where she has served as an intelligence analyst for the Narcotics Taskforce, the Gang Intelligence Unit, and the Real Time Crime Center. |
TreasurerDiana SmithSouthlake Police DepartmentDiana Smith has been with the City of Southlake for 23 years. She has served as the Crime Analyst and Victim Liaison for her department for the past 7 years while additionally carrying an investigative caseload. The combination of these duties allows for constant learning in all facets of police work and community outreach. Diana is the past recipient of multiple Civilian of the Year awards selected by her Command Staff. |
Information ManagerAngie McCallisterWaco Police DepartmentAngie McCallister has been in the law enforcement field since 2004. She began her career in the field of forensic science after graduating from Baylor University where she worked as a Crime Scene Investigator at the Greensboro (NC) Police Department and the Waco Police Department. After sifting through the aftermath of crime scenes, she jumped at the opportunity to be proactive in fighting crime when the Waco Police Department added two Crime Analyst positions. Her background and working knowledge of Waco imparts added value in helping offer the community an enhanced quality of life. |
Law Enforcement SpecialistSenior Officer Robert F. GarciaHouston Police DepartmentRobert F. Garcia is a proud native of Houston, Texas. This is one of the main reasons he decided to join the Houston Police Department and serve his community by following in the footsteps of the numerous Family members that did so before him. He became a police officer in 2002 and has been assigned to the department’s Crime Analysis Division for 11 of those years. After working nightshift at Central Patrol Division and the Security Detail for the HPD Headquarters Building, Robert began his career in Crime Analysis with no prior experience. Working this “other” side of the police department, he quickly saw the value and importance of all the various roles an analyst fills and dedicated himself to continuously learning. Under the tutelage of several senior officers and civilians, like Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst Barry Fosberg, he has become an asset for the division and other analysts due to his knowledge and experience. Along with the myriad of skills needed to be an effective analyst, Robert thinks people-skills, building networks of contacts, and information-sharing within his own agency and beyond are vital components of being a true force-multiplier. Robert chooses to be an active member of Greater Houston Law Enforcement Analysts (GHLEA), TXLEAN, and IACA as a result. Serving on the TXLEAN Board as the Law Enforcement Specialist is a way for Robert to show the importance of membership and further the goal of information sharing by enhancing the links between agencies and all members. |
Past PresidentK. Alex SchneiderBurleson Police DepartmentK. Alex Schneider has over 16 years of crime analysis experience, specifically in police department gang units. She has extensive experience developing gang membership databases and providing intelligence for law enforcement. Her background and training in anthropology, sociology, and criminology provide a unique perspective on gang associations. She currently works with the Burleson Texas Police Department. Prior to her employment with BPD, she served as the Robbery/Gang Crime and Intelligence Analyst for the Arlington Texas Police Department. Before relocating to Texas, she worked as a gang analyst in Rochester, New York. In 2013, she received her certificate as an Expert Level Gang Specialist from the National Gang Crime Research Center. And in 2014, she became a Certified Law Enforcement Analyst. She was published in a June 2010 issue of Geography and Public Safety article titled "Using Geographic Analysis to Direct DDACTS Operations in Rochester". She has presented several times at the annual IACA Conference and the National Gang Crime Research Center. |