Anna Sleiman is an Intelligence Analyst with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, where she has been serving for over two years. In her role, she specializes in intelligence gathering, threat assessments, and analytical reporting to safeguard correctional infrastructures.

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With more than 25 years of frontline experience as a correctional officer, Anna has worked across a wide range of facilities including immigration detention centers, juvenile detention, and 18 years in federal penitentiaries at medium, maximum, and super-maximum security levels. This extensive operational background provides her with a unique perspective and depth of expertise that informs her current intelligence work.

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Anna pursued her studies primarily in Canada, earning an Associate’s Degree in Legal Technologies (civil and criminal) and later completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. She is fluent in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish, which enhances her ability to work across diverse environments and communities.

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Her professional training includes advanced certifications in criminal analysis, instructor-level qualifications, and crisis negotiation. Combining academic knowledge, operational experience, and specialized training, Anna brings a comprehensive and strategic approach to intelligence and corrections security.

Dr. David S. Byrne is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security at St. John’s University in Queens, NY with a focus on Intelligence and Criminal Investigations.  Prior to this appointment, Dr. Byrne’s career spanned over a decade and a half in Law Enforcement Intelligence focusing on transnational criminal organizations and Homeland Security Investigations.  Dr. Byrne was cross designated as a Special Detective Investigator for the Manhattan, Queens County, & Richmond County NY District Attorneys’ offices and for the U.S. DOJ Eastern District of NY.

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Dr. Byrne earned his Ph.D. in Information Science (with a specialization in Criminal Justice Technologies) and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from LIU Post, NY, and an MLS from St. John’s University, NY.     Dr. Byrne was also on the faculty at SUNY Farmingdale State College, NY where he taught Intelligence Foundations, Computer Forensics, and Crime Scene Investigations, and was the recipient of the prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2023-2024).  

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Dr. David Byrne is the author of the two texts: Intelligence Analysis for Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Investigations, and his research interests include enhancing intelligence studies and criminal justice education via simulations and technology, cybercrime, forensic science, digital privacy, OSINT, and organized crime.  

Lori Besen is an intelligence analyst with more than 15 years of experience supporting federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. She currently serves as a Senior Security Analyst with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, where she conducts intelligence gathering, threat assessments, and risk analysis to safeguard critical infrastructure. She holds an active Secret-level clearance granted by the Department of Homeland Security.

 

Her prior roles include Senior Crime Analyst at the Westchester County Intelligence Center, Crime Analyst for the NY/NJ HIDTA, and Investigative Analyst for the NYC School Construction Authority Inspector General’s Office. With a Master’s degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University and extensive training in counterterrorism, telecommunications, and open-source intelligence, she is recognized for delivering actionable insights that strengthen interagency collaboration and protect the New York–New Jersey region.

Danielle Scandiffio is an intelligence analyst with nearly a decade of experience supporting complex investigations across multiple law enforcement agencies. She began her career with the New York City Police Department in 2017 as a crime analyst in the 105 Precinct before moving into analyst roles with both the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Crime Strategies Unit and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office Investigations Bureau, where she currently serves.

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Danielle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Criminal Law and Procedure & Police Administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, educational foundations that have enhanced her expertise in intelligence-driven investigations and strategic analysis.

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Throughout her career, Danielle has provided critical intelligence support in cases involving gang and gun violence, financial crimes, and cyber-enabled threats. She is a strong advocate for inter-agency collaboration and organized information sharing, consistently working to strengthen partnerships among analysts, investigators, and prosecutors to drive more effective outcomes.

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In addition to her professional work, Danielle is deeply committed to advancing the intelligence analysis field. She played a leading role in establishing the Metro NY Chapter of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA), where she now serves as Secretary. In this role, she helps coordinate training, professional development, and networking opportunities designed to build a stronger community of analysts across the metropolitan region.