Article Out Loud – A Data-Driven Approach to Police Recruitment and Retention

V. Glenn Fueston, Jr., is a seasoned senior solutions architect at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. With over two decades of experience in the criminal justice field, he possesses a deep understanding of data analytics, policy development, and process improvement. Fueston’s expertise extends to the collection and analysis of large datasets, having led initiatives that leveraged data to enhance public safety and security. His previous role as a senior advisor to Governor Larry Hogan provided him with the opportunity to oversee grant funds totaling more than $300 million annually. These grants were strategically allocated to entities across the state to reduce and prevent crime through a multidisciplinary approach. As a deputy director at the Washington/Baltimore HIDTA, Fueston was responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence and information within the region. He oversaw a team that developed, maintained, and implemented nationally recognized tools to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking operations. These experiences demonstrate his ability to coordinate complex projects and drive positive changes. As a solutions architect at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Fueston leverages his extensive knowledge of criminal justice challenges to develop innovative data-driven solutions for partners. His unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on society through technology and data is evident in his career accomplishments.

Michael Breslin is a retired federal law enforcement senior executive with 24 years of law enforcement and homeland security experience. He served as the deputy assistant director in the Office of Investigations focusing on the integrated mission of investigations and protection with oversight of 162 domestic and foreign field offices. He served as the event coordinator for the National Special Security Event Papal visit to Philadelphia in September 2015 and was appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security to serve as the federal coordinator for the Papal Visit to the Mexico-U.S. Border in 2016. He is a member of the Senior Executive Service and is a published author of numerous articles on homeland security, defense, and threat mitigation methods. He serves on the Cyber Investigations Advisory Board of the U.S. Secret Service and is a Board Member for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. He also serves on the Preparedness Leadership Council. He has a B.A. from Saint John’s University, Queens, NY, an M.S. in National Security Strategy and a Graduate Certificate in Business Transformation and Decision Making from The Industrial College of the Armed Forces; and an MPA from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.