Added May 17, 2026

Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman

Summersville, WV · May 18, 2026 · 8 hours · $225.00

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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.

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Reviews for this course

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Brandy Ann Hewett
GA · Attended 4/12/2024

One of the best classes I’ve been in, and I would highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kory White
GA · Attended 4/12/2024

Class was extremely informative and gave links officers can implement immediately.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christian Baechli
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

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★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alvin Chan
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

Nick is extremely knowledgeable and what I learned was not what I had expected going into the class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jereme Bedingfield
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

BEWARE! Only attend this training if you’re ready for a massive amount of actionable information regarding social media. Nick is a professional instructor that presents the material in an easily digestible manner and keeps you wanting more. Everything in the class is current and ready to be used by law enforcement personnel.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Simon Ty
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

Excellent to instructions. I like it, especially the way you can do the various thing to search and make the connection between accounts.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Erica Gonzales
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

Extremely informative! Loved all the resources that were provided for us.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Emmanuel Centeno
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

Valuable knowledge.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jen Bergeron
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

Great class! A lot of info. Definitely bring a computer if you are more of a hands on learner.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
anastacia chavez
AZ · Attended 12/4/2023

great presentation, great resources

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Ariana Cabrera
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

Good class, very informative.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Anderson
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

Great information on open source material. Will apply it in patrol as well

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Tyler Eikermann
CA · Attended 12/4/2023

A ton of great information. Extremely useful for investigations

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
C. Miles Marthinsen Marthinsen
FL · Attended 10/6/2023

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★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Scott Kennedy
FL · Attended 10/6/2023

Great information.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
ryan mahne
LA · Attended 10/6/2023

awesome class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Daniel Abbott
TN · Attended 10/6/2023

There was a lot of information offered in this course but it’s all great information that officers should/could be using on a daily basis.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
ryan mahne
LA · Attended 10/6/2023

the class was awsome

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Nicholas Lorsbach
MN · Attended 9/25/2023

Great overview on how to use the many internet resources available to us. Including ideas for proactive patrol, investigation and protecting yourself and family. Instructor was knowledgeable and accessible

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Matthew Burkhardt
MN · Attended 9/25/2023

Excellent class. Highly recommend

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Evan McNair
MN · Attended 9/25/2023

Amazing class and instructor. You get tons of great information shoved at you in a relatively short amount of time. Nick has a wealth of knowledge and presents it in the easiest way possible. He also tries to provide resources to help you in the future.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Chris Sysko
MI · Attended 8/7/2023

The class opened my eyes to using social media and internet search engines as an investigation tool. Nick broke it down in the simplest way to understand.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Josh Brkovic
IL · Attended 8/7/2023

Tons of information packed in to an 8 hr block. Very helpful.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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