Martin Bouchard
Professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University specializing in social network analysis and its application to understanding gangs and organized crime groups.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 40min
#65 (Martin Bouchard)
Martin Bouchard, criminology professor, discusses social network analysis in understanding gangs and organized crime. He explains concepts like dyads and brokers and how police can strategically target criminal activity. Bouchard emphasizes the importance of combining social network analysis with contextual knowledge. He also discusses the role of social and human capital in criminal organizations and the potential for disruption and informant recruitment.
