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2025-2026 Embedded Analysts | Baltimore Police Department

For the past 5 years, the Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center (MCRIC) and Baltimore Police Department (BPD) have maintained a partnership in which CCJS graduate student(s) are hired to serve as embedded research analysts within the police department. Embedded analysts provide skills and knowledge to support BPD’s data-driven, evidence-based, approach to public safety and serve as liaisons between UMD and BPD to promote data-sharing and research collaboration. 

We are currently recruiting for the 2025-2026 cohort of embedded analysts. All graduate students, including 6th year students and international students*, are eligible to apply.

*All international student applicants must verify their eligibility to work in the US (State ID card and Social Security Card or proof of application for a Social Security Card) by August 1st.

To learn more about the embedded analyst position, join us for a virtual information session on Thursday, July 24th at 2pm. **Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/my/torrisperry?omn=95343613458**

To apply, please complete the following brief survey as soon as possible: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_9tSCei0c6zsfXOm

Then, upload a copy of your CV and a one-page statement of interest here using the following naming conventions: 

Last Name, First Initial_BPD Analyst_CV
Last Name, First Initial_BPD Analyst_Statement

For best consideration, please upload your application materials by August 1st. Submitting an application does not commit you to accepting a position if selected, and you may withdraw your name from consideration at any time. 

If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to Meghan Kozerra (meghan.kozerra@baltimorepolice.org), Torri Sperry (tsperry@umd.edu), or Bianca Bersani (bbersani@umd.edu). 

PGPD Embedded Analyst | Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center (MCRIC)

The Maryland Crime Research and Innovation Center (MCRIC) is seeking to fill the position of embedded analyst for the Prince George’s County Police Department. This appointment would fulfill a graduate assistantship, with full tuition remission and stipend, and requires a one-year commitment. We anticipate beginning the background check process in Spring 2025, with the position starting in Summer 2025 and extending to Spring 2026 (with the possibility of funding support for Summer 2026). 

We anticipate the embedded analyst to work partially at the department and attend in-person meetings as necessary. However, the position is very flexible for a hybrid working schedule. The embedded analyst position is project-driven based on the needs of MCRIC and PGPD. The current project involves analyzing the concentration of violence across the county and at the borders with DC and Montgomery County. This role may also require a mixture of spatial analyses, ride-alongs with officers, and community engagement, based on current project aims. 

The ideal candidate will have research interests/experience in policing, as well as experience in quantitative, geospatial, and qualitative analyses. 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a CV and brief cover letter stating your interest in this position to Dr. Bianca Bersani (bbersani@umd.edu) by January 15th. Hiring decisions will be announced by February 2025. 

If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to Dr. Bianca Bersani or Torri Sperry (current PG embedded analyst) for more information.