Upcoming Events
November 13-14, 2025
TraffickTrace25 (formerly Hackathon)
This two-day event offers an opportunity to learn about sex trafficking in the Upstate, receive hands-on training in open-source intelligence (OSINT) skills for online investigations, and collaborate in teams to help identify potential trafficking victims. All new leads will be handed over to local law enforcement for further investigation. No prior experience is required, making it a great way for anyone interested in online investigations to get started. Participants must be 18 years or older due to the nature of the content.
Hosted by the UCAC and Upstate Underground in partnership with Switch
University Center of Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29607
December 11, 2025 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Data Informed Community Engagement in Action: Collaborative Crime Prevention Training
This free, full-day, in-person workshop helps public safety leaders, government agencies, nonprofits, and community stakeholders collaborate to prevent crime and manage public spaces effectively. Through Data-Informed Community Engagement, participants will learn to apply crime analytics, build partnerships, and design sustainable strategies tailored to local needs. With interactive exercises and case studies, attendees will leave with practical tools, leadership skills, and a clear roadmap to launch or strengthen community safety initiatives.
Open to anyone—this is an educational and information-sharing symposium, and no prior skills in Risk Terrain Modeling, crime analysis, or crime prevention are required.
Hosted by the Upstate Crime Analysis Center (UCAC) and Simsi as a part of the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative
University Center of Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29607
Past Events
September 25, 2025 – 11:00 a.m.
Webinar – From Support to Strategic: How Embedded Analysts Drive Impact
Taught by Breanna Haney, Director of the UCAC
Crime analysts are more than just support staff; they are strategic partners. This session explores how embedded analysts can contribute directly to agency goals, improve communication with sworn and command staff, and stay in the loop through both formal and informal touchpoints. Participants will learn practical strategies to build stronger partnerships, stay ahead of operational needs, and deliver more relevant, actionable analysis.
Presented by the Upstate Crime Analysis Center (UCAC) and Simsi as a part of the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative
September 29, 2025 – 11:00 a.m.
Webinar – Crime Analysis for Every Agency: Effectiveness and Efficiency for All Agency Types
Taught by Dr. Michele Covington, Professor at USC Upstate
Despite the rapid growth of crime analysis in recent years, many agencies still do not have the support they need to function at their most effective and efficient. This webinar, designed for those in law enforcement leadership roles, will provide an overview of crime analysis capabilities and explain reasons you might want to start or grow analysis functions within your agency. Join us to find out why so many agency heads say they will never give up their analysts, and come away with practical knowledge on how to grow analysis within your own agency, whether you have three employees or a thousand.
Presented by the Upstate Crime Analysis Center (UCAC) and Simsi as a part of the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative
June 23-27, 2025
Air Force and Space Academy Cyber Camp for High School Students
Taught and hosted by the UCAC and USC Upstate Greenville
USC Upstate faculty will teach the nationally recognized CyberPatriot curriculum with instruction Monday–Thursday and a team competition on Friday. No prior cyber experience is required.
University Center of Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29607
Registration is closed
June 2-6, 2025 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Child and Infant Death Investigations Course
Taught by the International Homicide Investigators Association and hosted by the UCAC
University Center of Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29607
April 17, 2025 | 1:30 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
Behind the Screens of a Crime Analyst: A Panel Discussion
Students heard firsthand from local crime analysts about their day-to-day work, career paths, and advice for getting started in the field. Featuring analysts from Spartanburg PD, Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, and Greer PD.
University Center of Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29607
Registration is closed
February 4, 2025
Student tour to Spartanburg Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center
Students saw how real-time data and technology support their law enforcement operations and advance crime analysis capabilities within their department.
University Center of Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29607
Registration is closed
November 14-15, 2024
2nd Annual Hackathon
We brought together students, faculty, staff, law enforcement professionals, trafficking survivors, advocates, and dedicated community members—some entirely new to the realities of trafficking and OSINT investigations. Thanks to outstanding training from the Prevention Team Lead at Switch and Crime Analyst at Holly Springs Police Department, teams Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta identified several actionable leads to be passed along to law enforcement.
University Center of Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC 29607
Registration is closed