The Upstate Crime Analysis Center (UCAC) housed at USC Upstate’s George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics is a regional hub for training, collaboration, and research in crime analysis and evidence-based policing. We serve students, law enforcement professionals, and community stakeholders across South Carolina’s Upstate.
Who We Serve
Students
Build crime analysis skills through coursework, internships, events, and career preparation.
Law Enforcement
Access professional training, certificate programs, events, analytical support, and professional development opportunities.
Community
Participate in events, public safety conversations, training opportunities, and collaborative projects that support local and regional needs.
UCAC Events
Upcoming and past events
Donate
Support our mission to train the next generation of crime analysts and strengthen public safety with a one-time or recurring tax-deductible gift.
The UCAC serves as a training hub for crime analysis. Our online programs help students and professionals build the tools and strategies needed to identify crime patterns, support evidence-based policing decisions, and begin or advance a career in this growing field.
- Gain hands-on experience with real crime data
- Build connections with professionals in the field
- Participate in internships and service-learning projects
- Prepare for the Law Enforcement Analyst Foundational exam through IACA
Choose Your Path
Select the option that best fits your goals.
FOR DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS
B.S. in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Crime Analysis
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Crime Analysis.
FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS
Crime Analysis Professional Certificate
Complete the professional, non-credit Crime Analysis Certificate designed for law enforcement professionals and community leaders.
UCAC × SIMSI
SIMSI blog post authored by UCAC Director: Your Command Staff: Tailoring Analytical Products and Staying Ahead of the Game. Read the article.
Microsoft Community Safety and Justice Reform Grant: With support from the Microsoft Community Safety and Justice Reform Initiative, the UCAC is partnering with SIMSI to advance community-centered crime prevention by developing free, evidence-based training, resources, and tools for students, agencies, and community stakeholders.
Free, Online Micro-Courses on Crime Analysis Topics: Courses created by UCAC Director, Breanna Haney, and other USC Upstate Criminal Justice faculty on topics such as career development for crime analysts, embedding analytics into agency operations, and a three-course series on crime analysis for police executives. Available through SIMSI’s Action Hub Learning Center, a free learning management system. Access the Action Hub Learning Center.
UCAC x Upstate Underground
Annual OSINT and Human Trafficking Awareness and Training Event: The UCAC and Upstate Underground co-host the annual TraffickTrace, formerly known as Hackathon. This event brings together students, law enforcement professionals, analysts, and community partners to increase awareness of human trafficking in the Upstate South Carolina area and strengthen skills in safe and effective open-source intelligence.
Hosting Partner: The UCAC serves as the hosting partner for Upstate Underground helping provide a space for training and collaboration.
We offer ad-hoc analytical assistance based on our current capacity and subject matter expertise. To inquire, contact us.
Law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and vendors interested in the opportunities below—and more—are encouraged to contact the UCAC Director:
- Collaborating on projects
- Hosting a training or event
- Supporting student engagement opportunities
- Student Scholarship: One USC Upstate student will receive funding to attend the 2026 Carolinas Crime Analysis Association (CCAA) Conference in Boone, NC, March 10-13, 2026.
- Analyst Scholarship: One crime analyst from an Upstate South Carolina law enforcement agency will receive funding to attend the 2026 Carolinas Crime Analysis Association (CCAA) Conference in Boone, NC, March 10-13, 2026.
Partners
We’re grateful for the support of our partners who help advance crime analysis across the region.
Contact Us & Stay Connected
Email: [email protected]
Location: The UCAC is located at the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics at USC Upstate.
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About the UCAC Director
Breanna Haney, M.S.
Instructor of Criminal Justice / Director of the Upstate Crime Analysis Center
[email protected]
Director Haney is an Instructor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Women’s Studies and the Director of the Upstate Crime Analysis Center, where she teaches courses in both the crime analysis concentration and the professional certificate program. She also serves as Vice President of Communication on the Executive Board of the Carolinas Crime Analysis Association.
She brings applied field experience as a law enforcement analyst, having served as a Data Analytics Specialist with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, where she supported specialized units through tactical and investigative analysis. She has also held roles as an Intelligence Analyst and Background Research Specialist.
She earned her Master of Science in Criminal Justice, along with graduate certificates in Geographic Information Science & Technology and Crime Analysis, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
