Added March 13, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman

Ocean City, MD · Mar 26, 2026 · 2 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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Dalton K.
MO

Awesome class with great material.

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Clayton A.
MD

This class is among the best for LE investigations! Would love to attend annually!

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Scott W.
VA

Great content. Very engaging and entertaining

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Royce S.
MD

Excellent job with teaching the class! I have learned a lot

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Cassidy H.
ND

Good stuff that will be very helpful!

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Mike F.
VA

Great information.

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Catherine B.
PA

Really great presentation. Would highly recommend and would take additional

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Megan H.
MD

Fantastic resources!

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Taylen W.
MD

Loved the new material you definitely killed this presentation and provided so much useful information

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Natalie F.
GA

Best social media class out there!

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Abagail D.
MD

Nick is very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his work. Wonderful class!

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Aaron F.
MD

Had an engaging class with relatable material

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Kayla K.
MD
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Such a good course! The instructor made the content easy to understand and encouraged involvement and participation from the class. This was the first training in a very long time where I haven’t felt bored. It was very engaging and well done. It is clear that the instructor is incredibly knowledgable and stays up to date on the latest trends and resources

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Steven M.
MD

Excellent class for enhancing your investigations utilizing open source information. Instructor was knowledgeable and provided numerous FREE sites and tools.

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Kathleen A.
MD
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Hands down the best OSINT training I have taken. Nick gives you tools that actually work, pathways to finding information, and even tools for you to keep yourself safe on the internet. I recommend this class to anyone working with OSINT and social media.

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David J.
MD

Awesome class and training!

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Andrew T.
MD
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Awesome class, wish this was several days! Instructor was very knowledgeable about the material and passionate. Definitely could tell he genuinely cares about the subject and wants other colleagues to know the information. Highly recommended this course to all LEO’s!

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Marcy P.
MD

Probably the most relevant and informative open source class I’ve taken

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Kiara H.
MD
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From the material, to the instructor this class was so fun and filled with a lot of information that I can use on a day to day basis. The presentation was rewarding and it helped me to stay engaged. Thank you so much for your dedication.

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Cassandra H.
MD

Nick's training on Social Media is very informative and interesting. This training should be a requirement for everyone in law enforcement.

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Megan C.
MD

Very informative! Awesome presentation

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Charles A.
MD

Nick was great, incredibly knowledgeable and excellent delivery! Some of the most valuable and applicable training I have had as a member of BPD.

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Kenny R.
MD
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I recently completed this OSINT training course and definitely recommend it across the board. The instructor was very knowledgeable, and presented
in a clear, practical, and engaging way

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Dejoun S.
MD

Incredibly informative training and the instructor really knows how to keep the audience engaged.

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Kalvin T.
MD

This class was awesome. It’s a must have

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