Social Network Analysis and Law Enforcement: Applications for Intelligence Analysis

Criminal Law

Social Network Analysis and Law Enforcement: Applications for Intelligence Analysis

By Morgan Burcher
Springer-Verlag July 2021

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ISBN-13
9783030477738
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication
July 2021
Format
Paperback
Jurisdiction
Switzerland ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

This book examines the use of social network analysis (SNA) in operational environments from the perspective of those who actually apply it. A rapidly growing body of literature suggests that SNA can reveal significant insights into the overall structure of criminal networks as well as the position of critical actors within such groups. This book draws on the existing SNA and intelligence literature, as well as qualitative interviews with crime intelligence analysts from two Australian state law enforcement agencies to understand its use by law enforcement agencies and the extent to which it can be used in practice. It includes a discussion of the challenges that analysts face when attempting to apply various network analysis techniques to criminal networks. Overall, it advances SNA as an investigative tool, and provides a significant contribution to the field that will be of interest to both researchers and practitioners interested in social network analysis, intelligence analysis and law enforcement.

Table of Contents

SERIES EDITOR INTRODUCTION
ABBREVIATIONS
FOREWORD
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION - INTELLIGENCE-LED POLICING, CRIME INTELLIGENCE AND SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS:
Introduction Conceptual Frameworks of Law Enforcement
The 3-I Model and Crime Intelligence Networks and Social Network Analysis Research Design Book Structure
CHAPTER 2 - SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS IN THE FIELD OF CRIME INTELLIGENCE: HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT, APPLICATION AND LIMITATIONS:
Introduction
The Theory of Social Network Analysis The Development of Social Network Analysis in Law Enforcement
The Application of Social Network Analysis to Criminal Networks
The Challenges and Limitations of Social Network Analysis as Applied to Criminal Networks
The Gaps in Knowledge of Social Network Analysis and Law EnforcementConclusion
CHAPTER 3 - SOCIAL NETWORK ANALAYSIS AND CRIME INTELLIGENCE:
Introduction
Are Intelligence Analysts Using Social Network Analysis?
Application of Social Network Analysis in Intelligence-led Policing
Key Actors and Network Vulnerabilities
Avenues of Enquiry
Link and Attribute Weights
When to Apply Social Network Analysis?
Conclusion
CHAPTER 4 - SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CRIMINAL NETWORKS:
Introduction
Size
Date
Challenges
Incompleteness
Incorrectness
Inconsistencies
Data Transformation
Fuzzy Boundaries
Dynamic
Conclusion
CHAPTER 5 - SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND THE ORGANISATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES - INVESTIGATIVE FOCUS:
Introduction
Investigation
Size Prosecution-Oriented Reactive vs. Proactive Investigations
Conclusion
CHAPTER 6 - SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND THE ORGANISATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES - WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Introduction
Analysts and Detectives
Analysts and Managers
Conclusion
CHAPTER 7 - SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND THE ORGANISATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES - IT SOFTWARE, SYSTEMS AND TRAINING:
Introduction
IT Software and Systems Training
Conclusion
CHAPTER 8 - CONCLUSION: SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CRIMINAL NETWORKS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT:
Introduction
Whether and How Analysts Apply Social Network Analysis
The Characteristics of Criminal Networks in Operational Environments
The Impact of the Organisational Characteristics of Law Enforcement Agencies
Final Comments
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