Intro to the Analysis Part of SNA

• Who are the most active, well-connected actors in the network?
• Which actors might have important information about others in the network?
• Which actors are connected to active, potentially influential actors?
• Who are the brokers in the network?
• Are there peripheral actors that could be enticed to leave the network or “flip”?
• Are there actors whose removal or isolation will render the network less effective?
• What are possible second - or third-order effects?
• Who are actors “flying under the radar”, so to speak?
• Depending on one’s definition of influence, which actors might be influential?
• Are there actors whose structural position might indicate they are emerging leaders?

• What tradeoffs does the network have to make based on its structure?
  • Is the network built around a single individual?
  • If so, how might it rebound to the removal of a single actor?
  • Is removing an individual even the best approach?
  • If not, on how many individuals do I need to focus my efforts?
• Are there any subnetworks within the larger network?
  • Based on those subnetworks, are there any vulnerabilities?
  • Which individuals represent the “core” of the network?
• Do certain types of relationships dominate the network?

Network Topography

Cohesive Subgroups

Centrality

Brokers and Bridges

• Cocaine: 4.5 Kilos
• Heroin: 110 Grames
• Money: $65,000
• Weapons: 3
• Vehicles: 5

• Charges ranging from First (1st) Degree Leader of a Narcotics Organization, to Third (3rd) Degree Conspiracy to distribute Cocaine. Weapons offenses.