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Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman

North Myrtle Beach, SC · Apr 22, 2026 · 2 hours · $99.00

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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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Perry Richmond
WV

Mr. Jerman was obviously very knowledgeable about the material. He spoke clearly and was very organized. There was a great deal of material covered, but he gave us enough information to follow up on the different areas. Overall it was an amazing overview of the potential investigative tools.

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Charles Cook
WV

Up to date info and can tell the instructor is knowledgeable in the field

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Terry Moulder
WV

Very informative

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Joshua Bish
WV

Amazing class, a lot of information, and much needed

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Joseph Cole
WV

Good information and numerous resources were provided.

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Matthew Sluss
WV

Did great very informative and interactive

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Andrew Gordon
WV

Great instructor! Learned a lot

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Christopher Stover
WV

Great class, a lot of useful websites.

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Richard Bell
WV

Great class and very informative

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Nathan Dailey
WV

Great Class

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Eli Nazelrodt
WV

Awesome class and provides a lot of resources!

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Alan Poindexter
CA

Engaging and relevant!

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Rhiannon Lupton
OH

Nick Jerman was fantastic. He was a great presenter and kept the class engaged the entire duration. I learned very much that will aid in investigations and am glad we had the opportunity to participate in Nick’s presentation.

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Maylene Mafnas
HI

Very informative and helpful tips for investigations.

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Nicholas Ustach
OK

Absolutely amazing class! I wish I had this from the beginning of my career!

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Megan Yiu
PA

Loved the graphics, very engaging, videos were helpful, pace was great.

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Susanna Espinoza
CA

Incredible breakdowns, fun, and very engaging. Learned so much!!

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Paige Visnevac
IL

The class is great. Very interesting and engaging.

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Joshua Filz
MI

Awesome, interactive, and engaging presentation.

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Tyler Ott
PA

An abundance of knowledge and engaging presentation.

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Joe Coskey
PA

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

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Roger Russell
MD

Fantastic instructor and extremely thorough and valuable information! Highly recommend

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Robert Weidner
PA

Great class, a must go to

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James Surdykowski
PA

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Michael Smith
NY

Class was excellent! Well prepared and well presented.

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