Name: Social Media and Open Source Investigations
Start: 2026-12-14T00:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-12-14T00:00:00-08:00

Instructor

Nick Jerman

Description

Social media has changed the game for cops, and knowing how to use it effectively is key to staying ahead of criminals. This course gives officers the tools to navigate the digital world, gather intelligence, and build stronger cases. Led by expert instructor Nick Jerman, Social Media and Open-Source Investigations helps you master online investigations while keeping yourself—and your family—safe. You’ll learn how to track down users across multiple platforms, link accounts, analyze images for hidden clues, and preserve critical data for court. The course also covers the essential tools, apps, and legal steps you need to make sure everything you gather stands up in court.

Reviews for this course

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Venessa Hurst

ON · Attended 6/18/2025

Nick was fantastic! Articulate, thorough and easy to follow.

Sarah Guenther

ON · Attended 6/18/2025

This was fantastic. Thank you!

Sam Park

ON · Attended 6/18/2025

Nick is very personable and you can see his genuine enthusiasm on his material. He's got a depth of knowledge on osint that is not dry, and very interactive

Andrea Skrzek

ON · Attended 6/18/2025

What an informative presentation. Will be using these techniques asap

Rebecca Currie

ON · Attended 6/18/2025

Amazing interactive presentation. Very informative and useful.

Karol Buczkowski

ON · Attended 6/18/2025

It was very informative!

Carrie Nastansky

WA · Attended 6/16/2025

This was an amazing training with TONS of resources. Bring a computer and notebook… and be ready to take some notes! You will want to retain this info!

Sugey Lopez

WA · Attended 6/16/2025

Class was entertaining and informative. A lot of tools provided by instructor.

Martin Connors

PA · Attended 6/2/2025

Course was update to date with modern policing and was highly educational.

Christine Lashinski

PA · Attended 6/2/2025

This class was amazing. So many good resources given out that will enhance my investigations greatly.

Tanner Troutman

PA · Attended 6/2/2025

Been to several open source classes. Great course, great instructor, highly recommend