Social Media and Open Source Investigations
Saint Petersburg, FL · Sep 2, 2026 · 3 hours · FREE
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Today’s human trafficking investigations often leave a digital trail. This course provides investigators with practical techniques for locating, analyzing, and preserving information found across social media and open-source platforms. Nick Jerman demonstrates current investigative methods and free or low-cost tools officers can immediately apply to active cases. Attendees will learn strategies for identifying individuals, uncovering connections, locating online activity, and developing actionable intelligence from publicly available information. The course also addresses online privacy and officer safety, helping attendees better understand what information about themselves and their families may be publicly accessible—and how to reduce that exposure.
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