Abstract
Geospatial Link and Social Network Analysis- Behind Dots on Maps
Track: Data Fusion
Author
Crimes, risks and threats all have one thing in common. Each must occur somewhere, or some place. A GIS (Geographic Information System) can provide a full suite of tools, techniques and methods to address each of these problems. The use of GIS by law enforcement for visualizing crime and criminal activities- for “putting dots on maps”- is not a new phenomenon. Putting dots on maps, though, uses only a small portion of the capabilities. The emerging trend is the use of location information as a common denominator, drawing together the other elements of crime and threats- how, what, why and who? A complete GIS can provide an understanding of the connections and dynamics underlying criminal activity. The end result can produce accurate intelligence, effective investigations, and proactive enforcement. This presentation will focus on the use and benefits of GIS in analyzing criminal linkages and criminal networks- the criminal “human terrain.”
Dave Cook
Esri
380 New York Street
Redlands, California 92373
United States
Phone: 909-809-9233
E-mail: david_cook@Esri.com