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.

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Jim Petrucci
PA · Attended 6/2/2025

This was my second time taking the course. Nick Jerman breaks down OSINT in a way that’s easy to understand and directly applies to real-world policing. Even having taken it before, I walked away with new tools and updated techniques I can use right away. The material on linking accounts, navigating lesser-known platforms is especially useful. It’s a solid course for both patrol and investigative work.

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Joseph Gianacopoulos
PA · Attended 6/2/2025

Great class tons of information that’s relevant to a 2025 society and policing

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Harold Zech
PA · Attended 6/2/2025

Very eye opening. Huge for navigating social media platforms, and accessing tools available for building solid investigations. Highly recommend

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Angelo Rudolfi
PA · Attended 6/2/2025

Nick is very knowledgeable in this area of expertise and learned a lot about Social Media investigations.

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Kevin Sweeney
PA · Attended 6/2/2025

Great content that will immediately help with day to day open source investigations

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Will Huff
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

This is the best social media and OSINT course I’ve taken in my career. He jams so much great info into a one day course.

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Genesis Verdeja
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

Amazing class! Nick is a wealth of knowledge. Will definitely be utilizing all the resources provided.

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Zachary Tamayo
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

Fantastic class that showed different tools used to locate data, intel, and keep officers safe on the internet in a day and age where data is critical evidence and your footprint stays everywhere

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Taylor Stinson
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

Amazing class and instructor

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Richard Koller
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

I've taken this class 3 times. 2 in person and once online. Excellent course! It's essential when trying to stay up to date with all the social media apps.

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Cody Robinson
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

Incredible class! Highly recommend!

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Austin Johnson
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

Great course for anyone wanting an encyclopedia of online resources to track down and put criminals in jail. Great course, great instructor.

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JOHN DOUGHARTY
TX · Attended 5/9/2025

Great info from this course!

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Crystal Pierce
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Nick is an excellent instructor for the Social Media in human trafficking investigations. He is very knowledgeable on the topic and obviously aware that not all attendees are as tech/computer savvy as others and delivers the information in a way that is easily understood by all.

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Brittany Randall
VA · Attended 3/27/2025

Nick provided excellent information regarding OSINT. I highly recommend attending to better help your investigations.

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kalvin thornton
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

This class is awesome

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Betty Sixsmith
VA · Attended 3/27/2025

I come to the conference every year just to see this presentation. So informative and always updated.

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Nick Barrett
VA · Attended 3/27/2025

Awesome class. Didn’t realize how much information you can gain from these website

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Megan Heun
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

This is such a huge amount of information. Well presented. Great tool for investigators.

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Alicia Ross
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Very helpful information

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Geoffrey Wells
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Nick did a great job including the guests and made the presentation entertaining. He was also a wealth of knowledge and provided amazing tools to use for furthering investigations.

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Lindsay Greene
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Nick Jerman is one of the most knowledgable people when it comes to social media investigations.

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Chanel White
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Very entertaining and informative! Definitely kept my attention and I left with so much new knowledge.

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Mason Heun
MD · Attended 3/27/2025

Great course!!!! So much information in a short amount of time.

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Hillary Sadler
IL · Attended 3/27/2025

Helpful and concise course

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