Added April 17, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman

Boylston, MA · Oct 5, 2026 · 8 hours · $249.00

Instructor

Nick Jerman

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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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Kayla Jennette
MD

The class was very informative and kept me engaged. Would recommend this training.

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Joseph Mohr
IN

The material presented was highly informative and relevant. Nick was engaging and demonstrated a strong command of the subject matter. He delivered the presentation in a clear and understandable manner that made the material accessible to all attendees.

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Heather Edwards
IN

Great class

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Scott Glover
IN

Excellent class with very good information.

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Veeanna Edwards
IN

Amazing!

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Aaron Szulborski
PA · Attended 12/15/2025

Lots of great tips and tools for social media/ OSINT research and case evidence. This course is for LE of all backgrounds from new beat cops to seasoned investigators.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Christopher Holl
NJ · Attended 12/15/2025

Great course/instructor, I highly recommend the class for all law enforcement officers to take!

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Nicholas Dinnocenti
PA · Attended 12/15/2025

Nick displayed a great amount of knowledge and useful tools to utilize when conducting OSINT

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Thomas Kester
PA · Attended 12/15/2025

Great class that gave me a lot of resources for the job

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Patrick Rose
PA · Attended 12/15/2025

Nick showcased many free useful tools for law enforcement that I had no idea even existed.

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Justin Johnson
NJ · Attended 12/15/2025

Great class with good material and a lot of useful information with better instructor

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Vianna Soriano
PA · Attended 12/15/2025

Thank you for your time,I learned a lot today. English is not my first language and I understood everything you said because you speak very clear.God bless you.

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Jason Skidmore
NJ · Attended 12/15/2025

Class is very informative and gives a lot of resources

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Cody Pope
TX · Attended 11/17/2025

Very instructive course!

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Valerie Mendozs
TX · Attended 11/17/2025

Great class

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Brandy Schiber
TX · Attended 11/17/2025

Fantastic course!

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FELIPE SANCHEZ
CA · Attended 10/27/2025

Extremily well delivered and informational. Great class. Highly reccommend.

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Clark Theodore
CA · Attended 10/27/2025

Great class, very informative and engaging.

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Lisa Harris
NL · Attended 10/22/2025

Very informative and will definitely use this information in my investigations

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João Simões Ré
NL · Attended 10/22/2025

Nick was super informative and has a complete and superior understanding of how to operate and utilize social media with aid to LE

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Skylar Peddle
NL · Attended 10/22/2025

Great training, valuable take aways which can be used is just about any investigation law enforcement is conducting

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Evan Farrell
NL · Attended 10/22/2025

Nick was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic.

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Trevor Churchill
NL · Attended 10/22/2025

Great info on how to maximize information available through open source.

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Alexandra Mackey
NL · Attended 10/22/2025

Very informative - a lot of useful information and resources were provided. Instructor is energetic and provided clear instruction. I’d recommend.

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Josie McKinney
NS · Attended 10/22/2025

Very engaging and super informative!

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