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How to Apply for Data Analysis Program Specialist, Alternatives to Policing / Justice Reform / Community Responders

at Law Enforcement Action Partnership (Criminal Justice Reform)

🏢 About Law Enforcement Action Partnership (Criminal Justice Reform)

The Law Enforcement Action Partnership is unique as a criminal justice reform organization founded and led by current and former law enforcement professionals, offering insider credibility to advocacy efforts. Working here means collaborating with police officers, judges, and prosecutors who champion reforms from within the system, providing a rare perspective on making communities safer through alternatives to policing.

About This Role

This Data Analysis Program Specialist role involves analyzing 9-1-1 call data to identify which police responses could be diverted to community responders, directly supporting cities in implementing justice reform programs. You'll create city-level reports and manage multiple projects simultaneously, making tangible impacts on how communities respond to crises without traditional policing.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing 9-1-1 call data from multiple cities to identify patterns suitable for community responder programs, then organizing findings into clear reports. You'd likely participate in virtual meetings with city officials to discuss data insights while managing project timelines and stakeholder communications across different time zones.

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🎯 Who Law Enforcement Action Partnership (Criminal Justice Reform) Is Looking For

  • Has experience analyzing large datasets (specifically Excel or statistical software) with a focus on extracting actionable insights, not just technical proficiency
  • Demonstrates genuine commitment to racial justice and criminal justice reform through previous work, volunteer experience, or personal advocacy
  • Can manage multiple city projects remotely with exceptional organization, tracking contacts, notes, and next steps without direct supervision
  • Possesses strong communication skills to engage city officials and explain data findings clearly in reports and stakeholder meetings

📝 Tips for Applying to Law Enforcement Action Partnership (Criminal Justice Reform)

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Highlight specific experience with Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) data or similar emergency response datasets in your resume

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Include examples in your application materials showing how you've worked independently in remote settings with minimal supervision

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Demonstrate your commitment to justice reform by mentioning specific LEAP initiatives or positions you support

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Showcase project management skills by describing how you've handled multiple concurrent projects with different stakeholders

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Prepare a writing sample that explains complex data findings to non-technical audiences, as this role requires clear report writing

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience analyzing large datasets and the insights you've derived that led to policy or program changes", 'Examples of working independently in remote environments while managing multiple projects successfully', "Your personal commitment to racial justice and criminal justice reform, connecting it to LEAP's mission", "How you've previously engaged with stakeholders or officials to implement data-driven recommendations"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review LEAP's specific policy positions on alternatives to policing and community responder programs
  • → Study their current city-level projects mentioned in recent press releases or reports
  • → Understand the organization's unique perspective as law enforcement professionals advocating for reform
  • → Familiarize yourself with their key staff members and their law enforcement backgrounds
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would analyze a city's 9-1-1 call data to identify calls suitable for community responder diversion
2 Describe a time you managed multiple projects with competing deadlines in a remote work environment
3 How do you stay motivated and organized when working independently with minimal supervision?
4 What experience do you have communicating data findings to non-technical stakeholders like city officials?
5 Why do you want to work specifically with LEAP rather than other criminal justice reform organizations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on technical data skills without demonstrating commitment to justice reform values
  • Using generic application materials that don't reference LEAP's specific mission or projects
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of independent remote work and project management
  • Submitting writing samples that are overly technical without clear explanations for non-experts

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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