Added January 16, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations

Reynoldsburg, OH · Dec 14, 2026 · 8 hours · $225

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.

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Austin Johnson
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

Great course for anyone wanting an encyclopedia of online resources to track down and put criminals in jail. Great course, great instructor.

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JOHN DOUGHARTY
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

Great info from this course!

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Crystal Pierce
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Nick is an excellent instructor for the Social Media in human trafficking investigations. He is very knowledgeable on the topic and obviously aware that not all attendees are as tech/computer savvy as others and delivers the information in a way that is easily understood by all.

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Brittany Randall
VA · Attended 3/27/2025

Nick provided excellent information regarding OSINT. I highly recommend attending to better help your investigations.

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kalvin thornton
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

This class is awesome

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Betty Sixsmith
VA · Attended 3/27/2025

I come to the conference every year just to see this presentation. So informative and always updated.

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Nick Barrett
VA · Attended 3/27/2025

Awesome class. Didn’t realize how much information you can gain from these website

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Megan Heun
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

This is such a huge amount of information. Well presented. Great tool for investigators.

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Alicia Ross
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Very helpful information

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Geoffrey Wells
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Nick did a great job including the guests and made the presentation entertaining. He was also a wealth of knowledge and provided amazing tools to use for furthering investigations.

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Lindsay Greene
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Nick Jerman is one of the most knowledgable people when it comes to social media investigations.

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Chanel White
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Very entertaining and informative! Definitely kept my attention and I left with so much new knowledge.

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