Added March 13, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman

Baltimore, MD · Mar 18, 2026 · 8 hours · FREE

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Instructor

Nick Jerman

Description

Gain proficiency in navigating, searching, and exploiting major social media networks
Uncover the secrets of lesser-known platforms, learn to link social media accounts to investigative targets, identify who is behind usernames, and harness the power of current OSINT websites and advanced search techniques to gather intelligence
Best practices to keep yourself and your family safe online

Beyond the basics, delve into essential topics such as utilizing software and applications post-training, preserving data for court admissibility, and mastering the intricacies of crafting subpoenas and search warrants for social media data

Discover numerous FREE resources to support your ongoing investigations
Benefit extends across all positions and levels within law enforcement—from patrol officers and dispatchers to detectives, analysts, school resource officers, background investigators, supervisors, and executives—ensuring comprehensive skill enhancement for every role

Join law enforcement veteran Nick Jerman, who brings over two decades of experience specializing in Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations. This course is specifically designed for any position within law enforcement, catering to everyone from rookie officers and support staff to seasoned detectives and agency leadership. It provides practical, comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms and OSINT techniques, empowering you to effectively combat crime in the digital age.

Reviews for this course

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Joshua F.
MI

Awesome, interactive, and engaging presentation.

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Tyler O.
PA

An abundance of knowledge and engaging presentation.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joe C.
PA

Strongly recommend this course for all police officers. Only if you attend to protect yourself.

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Roger R.
MD

Fantastic instructor and extremely thorough and valuable information! Highly recommend

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Robert W.
PA

Great class, a must go to

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James S.
PA

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Michael S.
NY

Class was excellent! Well prepared and well presented.

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David F.
PA

Extremely informative class

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Walter E.
TN
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This course will give the attendee a definitive edge in research and information. In this current day and age these skills will allow you to locate the most cunning of criminals and those determined to evade and elude law enforcement. This class is fun, enjoyable, yet at the same time immensely educational. It is taught from the basic user to advanced.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
William R.
SC

I’ve been looking to take Nick’s class for a while now. This gave me an opportunity to get some insight on what it would be like. After this I will gladly pay to take his day long class!

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Joseph B.
NC

Great Class! Great Tools!

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Christien V.
NE

Coming from a smaller agency where resources are limited, and often discouraged by closed-minded leaders, this class will allow me to conduct deeper, thorough, and stronger investigations to close my cases. Extremely grateful that there are people willing to share their craft like Nick.

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Fredrick S.
NC

The OSINT blocks at Justice X were solid. Straightforward, practical, and actually useful for real investigative work not just theory or tool‑showing. They broke everything down in a way that made sense from a street‑level perspective all the way up to case‑building.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeramiah J.
SC

Fantastic material, content and instructor!!

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Logan W.
MD

Great course strongly recommend to any Leo

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Caroline M.
SC

Very valuable resource!

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Cody D.
SC

Eye opening class to not only learn more tools of the trade, but what you need to do to protect your own info.

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Brett H.
OH

Amazing class, highly recommended for investigations.

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Zakery S.
NV

Awesome class extremely knowledgeable

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Eric M.
GA

Very knowledgeable of the material presented.

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Perla O.
MN

Informative and very helpful information!

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Matthew H.
MO

This was an excellent course. Highly recommended for anyone not familiar with using social media for LE purposes, especially investigators.

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Matthew H.
MO

This was an excellent course. Highly recommended for anyone not familiar with using social media for LE purposes, especially investigators.

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Matthew H.
MO

This was an excellent course. Highly recommended for anyone not familiar with using social media for LE purposes, especially investigators.

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Matthew H.
MO

I have been in law enforcement for about 10 years and had social media related investigations throughout. I am not a regular social media user however. During this class I learned how to use major social media platforms to my advantage and use them proactively in investigations. Anyone in law enforcement unfamiliar with social media should attend this course, especially if they are in an investigations role.

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