Added April 5, 2026

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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Shabbir Waheed
VA · Attended 1/9/2025
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The class was a wealth of knowledge that is very applicable to modern policing. I recommend this class for anyone in law enforcement regardless of their role wanting to expand their knowledge on open source investigations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Linda Bagwell
MD · Attended 1/9/2025

This course was more informational than I thought it would be. There are so many resources I did not know about that are available for free.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Amanda Sayas
NV · Attended 9/20/2024

This class was great. Nick was extremely attentive and helpful. Very engaging and had great content. Very knowledgeable and yet welcomed other’s opinions. Super refreshing.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Gaylon Boeve
NV · Attended 9/20/2024

Awesome pertinent info

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lane King
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Extremely useful and beneficial source if you are wanting to look into social media and open source investigations. Presentation was also excellent.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Steve Ward
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Loads of useful information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Carlos Leary
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

The class was great very informative And will be a great exit for me completed my criminal investigations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Javier Mendizabal
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Good class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Dawud Sabater
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Great class for a novice or seasoned investigator.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Garrett Gorringe
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

This class is extremely beneficial for a wide array of members of law enforcement positions.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Thomas Duckett
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Great class with a lot of usable content!

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Kimberly Chamblee
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

I learned so much helpful information in this class. Nick was awesome in sharing his knowledge and information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kevin Brown
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Excellent content provided in an interesting presentation. Extremely knowledgeable. Interactive Class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chris Kimner
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Excellent class. So many sites and social media outlets that I was not aware of. A lot of notes and pictures were taken so as to retain as much of the information as possible. Heavily saturated with valuable information.

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Marcus Dennard
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Excellent instruction that is relevant to everyday law enforcement operations.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Shannon Pope
GA · Attended 8/26/2024

Class is amazing and super helpful. Nick Jerman teaches it very well and is very knowledgeable.

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Jade Conaway
TX · Attended 7/26/2024

Nick's class was amazing. He kept you interested without making it seem like another training class. He has some great real world examples and give you a ton of resources to help with any kind of investigation for the ever changing world of technology we now live in.

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Brandon Gilster
TX · Attended 7/26/2024

This was a great class. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and communicated effectively. TONS of information.

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Mario Soto
TX · Attended 7/26/2024

Great class, instructor is very knowledgeable. A lot of information thrown at you in such a short amount of time unfortunately.

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Treveion Brooks
LA · Attended 7/26/2024

Great class! Ton of useful information!

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Curt Crews
FL · Attended 7/1/2024

I did not realize how much more obtainable information was until I went to this class. I really enjoyed getting more tools for the toolbox.

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Jason Santos
FL · Attended 7/1/2024

Very educational course. Instructor is a well of knowledge.

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Kyle Glynn
FL · Attended 7/1/2024

Content was great. Instructor kept class entertaining and is very knowledgeable

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jon Doherty
GA · Attended 4/12/2024

Nic has an awesome class. He knows his stuff and audience. Up to date information. He explains and gives examples that can be immediately applied.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Appleby
GA · Attended 4/12/2024

I did internet crimes against children investigations 12 years ago. All the technology has changed. This was a fantastic class to get current tools, tips, and trends. Policing has become more technology based as criminals have started using social media and internet services.

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