Added January 16, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations

Reynoldsburg, OH · Dec 14, 2026 · 8 hours · $225.00

Instructor

Nick Jerman

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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.

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Bethany R
VA · Attended 1/29/2025

Very informative class with a knowledgeable instructor!

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Jacob Thome
NE · Attended 1/29/2025

Very informative and great content

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Allen Jolly
LA · Attended 1/29/2025

The class was excellent. Provided up-to-date information on social media and open sorce investigations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Coley Hebrard
SC · Attended 1/29/2025

Great class and very informative. Well done and well put together.

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Tommy Henry
MD · Attended 1/29/2025

Great class. Learned a bunch new tips

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Micah Evans
UT · Attended 1/29/2025

I am just starting as a social media investigations and I figured out I have no idea what I am doing. Thanks for helping me out.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Justin Murray
OK · Attended 1/29/2025

Great class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Donnie Wadden
NS · Attended 1/29/2025

Eye opener in regards to social media training and info overload but has practical applications for law enforcement. As SRO and involved in source development great resource

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Brandon Mills
SD · Attended 1/29/2025

Great Webinar. Provided a lot of useful open source tools to help locate individuals. Appreciated the information about Facebook marketplace!

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Courtney Anderson
KS · Attended 1/29/2025

Great Class

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Jen Hartman
IN · Attended 1/29/2025

Great info to help investigators learn the basics of social media use for investigative purposes.

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Mark Miller
MD · Attended 1/29/2025

Awesome class. Lots of usable info

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Joshua Brooks
PA · Attended 1/29/2025

Nick is a fantastic instructor and I can’t wait to take the eight hour class some time soon.

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Andrew Kreusel
TX · Attended 1/29/2025

Very informative and learned some cool new tricks.

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Tommy Mason
OK · Attended 1/29/2025

Great class

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Alice Fletcher
FL · Attended 1/29/2025

This training was super helpful and I very much appreciate it!

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Matthew Shuster
OH · Attended 1/29/2025

Awesome class !!

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Kolby White
ID · Attended 1/29/2025

Great class, it was only an hour and I learned a ton!!

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Jacob Oxendale
SC · Attended 1/13/2025

Nick Jerman is a wealth of information and very good at presenting the information he knows. I would recommend this class to anyone as we live in an age when social media is tied into nearly every investigation.

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Daniel Burger
NC · Attended 1/13/2025

This class has opened my eyes on so much that I didn’t even realize that I was not aware of.

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Cody Jordan
NC · Attended 1/13/2025

This course is a must if you are any sort of investigator looking to identify persons, accounts, associates and how to navigate numerous online databases.

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Josiah McComb
SC · Attended 1/13/2025

Very straight forward and easy to follow teaching while containing very detailed and helpful content.

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Colby Phillips
VA · Attended 1/9/2025
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Great class. I didn't realize how little I knew about this subject until I was in the class. Material was presented in an easy to understand, practical fashion to allow immediate application of techniques. I highly recommend this course to anyone that is involved in investigating social media or tracking someone down. A+

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Shabbir Waheed
VA · Attended 1/9/2025
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The class was a wealth of knowledge that is very applicable to modern policing. I recommend this class for anyone in law enforcement regardless of their role wanting to expand their knowledge on open source investigations.

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Linda Bagwell
MD · Attended 1/9/2025

This course was more informational than I thought it would be. There are so many resources I did not know about that are available for free.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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