Social Media and Open Source Investigations
Find upcoming sessions for Social Media and Open Source Investigations. See dates, locations, participating providers, and recent student feedback.
About this course
- How often is Social Media and Open Source Investigations scheduled?
- New sessions appear as soon as providers post them.
- Is Social Media and Open Source Investigations available online or on-demand?
- Many titles are offered as virtual or self-paced—check the Upcoming list and the Online/On-Demand pages.
- Will I receive a certificate or POST credit?
- Varies by provider and state—see the class page or contact the organizer.
Course Description
Uncover the secrets of lesser-known platforms, learn to link social media accounts to investigative targets, identify who is behind usernames, and harness the power of current OSINT websites and advanced search techniques to gather intelligence
Best practices to keep yourself and your family safe online
Beyond the basics, delve into essential topics such as utilizing software and applications post-training, preserving data for court admissibility, and mastering the intricacies of crafting subpoenas and search warrants for social media data
Discover numerous FREE resources to support your ongoing investigations
Benefit extends across all positions and levels within law enforcement—from patrol officers and dispatchers to detectives, analysts, school resource officers, background investigators, supervisors, and executives—ensuring comprehensive skill enhancement for every role
Join law enforcement veteran Nick Jerman, who brings over two decades of experience specializing in Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations. This course is specifically designed for any position within law enforcement, catering to everyone from rookie officers and support staff to seasoned detectives and agency leadership. It provides practical, comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms and OSINT techniques, empowering you to effectively combat crime in the digital age.
Upcoming Classes
-
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
-
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
-
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
-
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
-
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
-
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
-
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
-
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
Companies Teaching Social Media and Open Source Investigations
Instructors for Social Media and Open Source Investigations
By State
Jump to statewide views for this course.
Student Feedback
Content was great. Instructor kept class entertaining and is very knowledgeable
Nic has an awesome class. He knows his stuff and audience. Up to date information. He explains and gives examples that can be immediately applied.
I did internet crimes against children investigations 12 years ago. All the technology has changed. This was a fantastic class to get current tools, tips, and trends. Policing has become more technology based as criminals have started usin…
One of the best classes I’ve been in, and I would highly recommend!
Class was extremely informative and gave links officers can implement immediately.
NA
Nick is extremely knowledgeable and what I learned was not what I had expected going into the class.
BEWARE! Only attend this training if you’re ready for a massive amount of actionable information regarding social media. Nick is a professional instructor that presents the material in an easily digestible manner and keeps you wanting mo…
Excellent to instructions. I like it, especially the way you can do the various thing to search and make the connection between accounts.
Extremely informative! Loved all the resources that were provided for us.