Social Network Analysis and Law Enforcement

Applications for Intelligence Analysis
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-3-030-47770-7
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 195 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 393 g

Reihe: Crime Prevention and Security Management

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Burcher, Morgan

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Strafrecht Kriminologie, Strafverfolgung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Innen-, Bildungs- und Bevölkerungspolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Gewalt Terrorismus, Religiöser Fundamentalismus
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit Computerkriminalität & Hacking

Inhaltsverzeichnis

SERIES EDITOR INTRODUCTIONABBREVIATIONSFOREWORDCHAPTER 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 StructureCHAPTER 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 NetworksThe Challenges and Limitations of Social Network Analysis as Applied to Criminal NetworksThe Gaps in Knowledge of Social Network Analysis and Law EnforcementConclusionCHAPTER 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? ConclusionCHAPTER 4 – SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CRIMINAL NETWORKS Introduction Size Date Challenges Incompleteness Incorrectness Inconsistencies Data Transformation Fuzzy Boundaries Dynamic ConclusionCHAPTER 5 – SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND THE ORGANISATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES: INVESTIGATIVE FOCUS Introduction Investigation Size Prosecution-Oriented Reactive vs. Proactive Investigations ConclusionCHAPTER 6 – SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND THE ORGANISATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES: WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Introduction Analysts and Detectives Analysts and Managers ConclusionCHAPTER 7 – SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS AND THE ORGANISATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES: IT SOFTWARE, SYSTEMS AND TRAINING Introduction IT Software and Systems Training ConclusionCHAPTER 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

Über Autor(innen)

Morgan Burcher is Honorary Fellow at Deakin University, Australia.