Social Network Analysis and Law Enforcement: Applications for Intelligence Analysis

ISBN-13: 9783030477707 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 195 str.

Morgan Burcher

Spis treści

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 Enforcement

Conclusion

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

O autorze

Morgan Burcher is Honorary Fellow at Deakin University, Australia.

Blurb

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.