Meryem Boulale
Silver Spring
Summary
Detail-oriented and multilingual Crime & Intelligence Analyst with extensive experience supporting law enforcement investigations through geospatial crime mapping, phone and social media data analysis, and OSINT collection. Proven record of producing actionable intelligence that drives apprehensions, reduces crime, and improves public safety outcomes. Skilled in collaboration with investigative units, briefing executives, and supporting tactical operations. Native fluency in Arabic (multiple dialects) and French.
Experienced with data analysis, pattern recognition, and strategic planning. Utilizes advanced crime mapping techniques to identify and predict crime trends. Strong understanding of criminal behavior, supporting law enforcement in effective resource allocation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crime Analyst
Maryland National Capital Park Police
Silver Spring, MD
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct strategic and tactical crime analysis to support investigations and targeted patrol deployment across park jurisdictions.
- Use GIS mapping, CAD/RMS data, and link analysis to identify emerging crime patterns and hotspots.
- Analyze phone records, social media activity, and open-source data to aid in suspect identification and case development.
- Produce actionable intelligence bulletins and situational awareness reports for patrol officers and investigators.
- Support real-time operations during major events and incidents, enhancing officer safety and response effectiveness.
- Key Achievements: Contributed to multiple offender apprehensions through data-driven leads and helped reduce repeat offender activity in high-crime park areas.
Crime Intelligence Analyst, Violent Crime Information Center
Montgomery County Police Department (via Babbage)
Gaithersburg, MD
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Analyzed law enforcement and correctional data from RMS, arrest/warrant records, jail bookings, and other protected systems to identify crime patterns, offenders, and emerging threats.
- Conducted open-source and subscription database research (social media, court dockets, offender registries) to support investigations, patrol operations, and case development.
- Produced timely tactical, strategic, and administrative crime analysis products to support proactive policing, crime prevention, and operational decision-making.
- Briefed command staff, detectives, and patrol units on crime trends, prolific offenders, and quality-of-life issues; presented analytical findings in written reports and oral briefings.
- Coordinated information sharing with internal units and regional law enforcement partners and responded to public information requests in compliance with FOIA, Clery Act, and agency policy.
Head, Intelligence Language Support Unit
INTERPOL
Lyon, France
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Supervised multilingual intelligence collection and analysis for the International Crime Unit.
- Produced and oversaw the translation of global threat briefings in French, Arabic, English, and Spanish.
- Coordinated intelligence deliverables and served as liaison between language units and investigative teams.
Education
M.P.A. - National Security & Nonprofit Management
Troy University
M.A. - International Relations
Troy University
B.A. - English Linguistics (Italian Concentration)
University of Letters and Sciences
Skills
- Crime Mapping & Trend Analysis
- Phone & Social Media Data Analysis
- OSINT Investigations
- Link Analysis
- Real-Time Threat Monitoring
- Law Enforcement Data Systems (CAD/RMS/NCIC/NIBRS)
- Intelligence Briefings
- Multilingual Intelligence Support (Arabic, French)
- Quantitative methods
- Crime trend analysis
- Qualitative analysis
- Pattern recognition
- Intelligence gathering
- Predictive analytics
- Crime mapping
- Surveillance techniques
Affiliations
International Crime Analyst Association
Mid Atlantic Regional Association of Crime Analysts
International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts
Certification
- Qualified French & Arabic Court Interpreter (Maryland)
- Member, International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts
- Member, National Language Service Corps
Languages
Languages: Arabic (multiple dialects) — Native | French — Native | Italian — Intermediate
Timeline
Crime Analyst
Maryland National Capital Park Police
11.2023 - Current
Crime Intelligence Analyst, Violent Crime Information Center
Montgomery County Police Department (via Babbage)
11.2022 - 11.2022
Head, Intelligence Language Support Unit
INTERPOL
03.2022 - 11.2022
M.A. - International Relations
Troy University
B.A. - English Linguistics (Italian Concentration)
University of Letters and Sciences
M.P.A. - National Security & Nonprofit Management
Troy University