Social network analysis as a tool for criminal intelligence: understanding its potential from the perspectives of intelligence analysts

Over the past two decades an increasing number of researchers have applied social network analysis (SNA) to various ‘dark’ networks. This research suggests that SNA is capable of revealing significant insights into the dynamics of dark networks, particularly the identification of critical nodes, whi...

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Authors: Burcher, Morgan (Author) ; Whelan, Chad (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 24 May 2017
In: Trends in organized crime
Year: 2018, Volume: 21, Issue: 3, Pages: [278]-294
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Social Network Analysis
Criminal networks
Criminal network characteristics
Dark networks
Law enforcement organisational characteristics

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