Using Social Media and Social Network Analysis in Law Enforcement

Using Social Media and Social Network Analysis in Law Enforcement
Source
National Institute of Justice
John S. Hollywood, Michael J.D. Vermeer, Dulani Woods, Sean E. Goodison, & Brian A. Jackson
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In April 2017, NIJ convened an expert panel to identify high-priority needs for law enforcement's use of social media and social network analysis. The event focused on the following research questions:

  • How should social media data and social network analysis be used in law enforcement?
  • What security, privacy, and civil rights protections should be in place to ensure the appropriate and sustainable application of these technologies in law enforcement?
  • What needs does law enforcement have with respect to social media and social network analysis?
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