Added June 3, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations

Strongsville, OH · Nov 16, 2026 · 8 hours · $249.00

Instructor

Nick Jerman

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Description

This one-day course provides law enforcement professionals with practical skills for conducting social media and open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations. Attendees will learn how to navigate major social media platforms, identify investigative leads, uncover information linked to online identities, and leverage free and advanced OSINT tools to support criminal, intelligence, and background investigations. The course also covers online safety, data preservati

Reviews for this course

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Sydnie R.
SK

Nick delivered an excellent OSINT presentation that captured my attention from the very beginning. His enthusiasm and passion for the subject matter and his work were evident throughout, making the presentation both engaging and informative. I know it can be challenging to maintain an audience’s attention, especially after lunch, but Nick did an outstanding job. I particularly appreciated the visual approach to his slides, with a great variety of content and videos that complemented his verbal explanations without overwhelming the audience with text. His delivery made the material easy to follow and kept me engaged throughout. I walked away with a wealth of valuable resources that I’m excited to explore further and share with my fellow analysts. I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and hope to have another opportunity to learn from Nick in the future. He passionate about what he does and that makes a real difference in how effectively he shares this knowledge with others.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Eric W.
SK

Well done presentation with very updated information on social media apps and usage.

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Evan S.
SK

Great explanation and examples of investigative tools that can be used for many Police cases! Nick did a fantastic job and provided a ton of information that I can use going forward.

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Andrew F.
SK

Excellent presentation! Very valuable tools and information. Highly recommend Nick's presentation.

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David T.
SK

Fantastic resource. Engaging presentation and filled with immediately useful and applicable information. Resources you can take straight back work and immediately benefit from.

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Melissa E.
SK

Super knowledgeable and very engaging material!

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Kerry F.
SK

Very informative. Insightful.

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Angela D.
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Only wish I had more time and could more more in depth.

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Victoria N.
SK

Very informative and learned a lot!

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Cailin L.
SK

Tons of great info! Very knowledgeable

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Kelly N.
VA

Nick is exceptionally knowledgeable in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and brings expert-level expertise combined with firsthand law-enforcement experience. This unique combination of technical knowledge and real-world investigative experience makes the course both engaging and highly valuable and very unique from other OSINT courses!

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Anna H.
VA

I gathered many, many publicly available resources which will benefit me in my investigations.

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Najee W.
MD

Nick was super knowledgeable and takes the time to make sure material is understood during class. Even if there’s questions after class once you’re back to work, he’s always willing to help where he can. If you are looking to be a better cop, definitely take this class !

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Bryan H.
VA

Great class. Very relevant information.

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