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About MARACA

Who we are

MARACA is 501(c)(3) organization formed in 2023 under the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA). The organization serves as a platform for crime and intelligence analysts in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania regions to network, exchange knowledge, and collaborate on issues related to criminal intelligence analysis. Through its various initiatives, MARACA aims to enhance the skills and competencies of its members, support the development of best practices, and promote the highest ethical standards in the field of criminal intelligence analysis. Whether you’re a seasoned analyst or just starting your career in the field, MARACA offers a range of resources and services to help you stay informed, connected, and engaged.

MARACA board members attending IACA conference.

HISTORY

Our History

In October 2022, IACA hosted a webinar “Starting a Regional Crime Analysis Association.” Following the webinar, attendees from the ‘Mid-Atlantic’ region were contacted in the hopes of starting a multi-state association in the area. After analysts from Pennsylvania connected with analysts in Maryland, the rest was history! A month later, what became known as MARACA, hosted their first meeting. By February 2023, MARACA was introduced by IACA as the official regional association for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

10/28/2022
IACA Webinar, Starting a Regional Crime Analysis Association
11/2/2022
Email from Christopher Bruce regarding creating a MD/PA/NJ/DE Association.
11/10/2022
MD & PA connected via email
11/14/2022
1st Virtual Meeting (6 participants)
  • Drafting By-laws
  • Creating an Association Name
12/6/2022
2nd Virtual Meeting (10 participants)
  • Discussed structure
  • Survey to narrow association name
1/3/2023
Voting for Association name began
1/9/2023
1st Draft of By-Laws
1/10/2023
3rd Virtual Meeting
  • “Mid-Atlantic Regional Association of Crime Analysts [MARACA]” Decided upon
  • By-Laws up for review & editing [Google Docs]
  • Executive Board positions: submit bio & position desired by 1/31/2023
1/31/2023
Board submissions
  • 4 submissions for Executive. Board Positions
  • Volunteer for treasurer on 2/7/2023
2/7/2023
1st Official "MARACA" Meeting (virtual)
  • Election results announced
  • Meetings to be held Quarterly
  • Longterm project – website development
  • Logo Design competition & voting on submissions
2/9/2023
Gmail Account Created
  • maraca.board@gmail.com
  • Google Drive to store all documents
2/25/2023
IACA announcement regarding MARACA
2/28/2023
Decided to include "DC" in our region
3/7/2023
Executive Board Meeting
  • Membership dues, By-Laws, website, Logo Design Competition & prize
  • Short-term goals: meetings, membership growth
  • Long-term goals: trainings, conferences
4/4/2023
Executive Board & General Body Meeting
  • Board Member Intros, about MARACA, updates
4/12/2023
Follow up Email
  • By-laws, survey, logo contest – due by 6/2/2023
6/5/2023
Executive Board Meeting
  • Logo contest submissions, voting till end of June
  • IACA conference
  • Treasurer update: Non-Profit status, need of PO Box, business bank account, registered agent obtained
7/11/2023
General Body Meeting (over 20 attendees)
  • Logo contest winner
  • Website update
  • Dues to begin being collecting
  • By-Laws Update
  • Social Media volunteer position
7/19/2023
PO Box setup
8/10/2023
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn are live
8/18/2023
Bank account set up
8/29/2023
Executive Board Meeting
  • 3 Executive Board Members attending IACA conference
  • 5 individuals signed up at conference for more info
  • Zelle account set up
  • Membership now at 30
  • Social media position filled
10/3/2023
Executive Board Meeting
  • Website exists needs content
  • Training coordinator volunteer position announced
  • Scheduling upcoming trainings
  • Work on 2024 calender of events
11/3/2023
1st Training hosted by MARACA
11/29/2023
MARACA Website Launches