IA102 Introduction to Link Analysis  (1 Day)


New Orleans, LA
Fri 10/20/2023
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central
New Orleans Police Department

1899 Tchoupitoulas Street
Special Operations Division, 1st Floor Classroom
New Orleans, LA 70130

This training is intended for U.S. Criminal Justice Practitioners. Please register using your agency-issued email.

Course Description
This course provides in-depth instruction on association and social network analysis. The first part of this course explains the purpose and process of association analysis and how to create an association matrix. Students will also learn how to build and present a link chart using standard symbols and terms. The second part of this course explains what social network analysis is with focus on types of centrality, network structure, and the application of the target-centric approach. 

Key concepts covered in this course include:
     • Basic knowledge of link and association analysis
     • Process of social network analysis
     • Visual mapping and mathematical components

Note: Some of the concepts covered in ILA are also covered in NW3C’s 4-day FIAT class; therefore, some of the material in ILA can be duplicative for prior FIAT students.

 

Students who complete this course and pass the post-test are eligible for 1.0 point toward the CECFE, 3CI, and 3CIA certifications.

 

Cancellation
NW3C may cancel any class for any reason and without notice. NW3C is not responsible for non-refundable travel accommodations lost or rendered moot as a result of a class cancellation.


BYOD Course
This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course. You will use your own laptop computer for all in-class exercises.

Computer Requirements
The hands-on practical exercises are intensive, critical to understanding the material being taught, and required to successfully complete the class. If your computer hardware does not meet the mandatory requirements listed below, your experience in taking the class will be less than ideal and may also impact other students while the instructors take time to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

Mandatory Operating System Requirements
• Operating system. Your computer must be running Microsoft Windows 10 or macOS v10.12 or later. Make sure your operating system is fully updated prior to class.
• Smartphones and tablets are prohibited.
• Local administrator access is required. If you do not have administrative rights, you will not be able to successfully complete the class. Prior to class, please check with your IT department to install the required software.
• Disconnect your VPN. Disconnect your work virtual private network (VPN). Being connected to the Internet through a VPN can block access to the virtual lab environment.

Mandatory Software Requirements
 Google Chrome. The recommended browser to launch our virtual lab environment.
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Webex Meetings. Required to enter our live online training environment, Webex Training Center.
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Webex Chrome Extension. Required to launch our live online training environment, Webex Training Center, and works hand-in-hand with the Webex Meetings application.

*Your attendance at this course is conditional upon your compliance with CDC, state, and local guidance regarding COVID-19 prevention. While CDC, state, and local guidance is designed to reduce the rate of COVID-19 infections, nothing can eliminate your risk of contracting COVID-19 or one of its variants. By attending this class, you acknowledge that you understand and are assuming the risk of contracting COVID-19. Due to the rapidly changing nature of COVID-19 guidance, infection rates, and safety standards, this class may be rescheduled or cancelled on short notice.

 

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