Nick Jerman

Nick Jerman — Instructor Profile

Avg 4.98/5 177 reviews 100% recommend

About Nick Jerman

Introducing Nick Jerman, a seasoned law enforcement veteran boasting an illustrious career spanning over two decades, during which he contributed significantly to a dynamic 1,100-officer police department in a prominent metropolitan center in the United States. Throughout his distinguished tenure, Nick adeptly applied his expertise across various domains, excelling in both Patrol and a Vice Unit with finesse.

Acknowledged for his outstanding proficiency in Social Media and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations, Nick assumed a pivotal role in establishing a state-of-the-art Social Media and OSINT Unit within his agency. This groundbreaking unit, emblematic of Nick’s forward-thinking approach, not only enhanced the capabilities of his agency but also emerged as a valuable resource for law enforcement agencies nationwide.

Nick’s distinctive training methodology on the nuances of Social Media and OSINT investigations has left an enduring impact on numerous officers, detectives, executives, and analysts throughout the country. His dynamic training sessions have empowered Human Trafficking Task Forces from coast to coast, contributing to the success of operations and achieving positive outcomes.

Beyond the training room, Nick actively collaborates with task forces in various high-profile events. His innovative techniques in Social Media and OSINT have played a pivotal role in the successful rescue of multiple human trafficking victims, as well as the apprehension of drug traffickers and homicide suspects.

In the ever-evolving landscape of law enforcement, Nick Jerman stands as a trailblazer, seamlessly integrating his wealth of experience, expertise, and innovation to leave a lasting imprint on the field of Social Media and OSINT investigations.

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Recent Reviews

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Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Been to several open source classes. Great course, great instructor, highly recommend

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Awesome class lots of solid knowledge

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Great class with great access to websites that will help in investigations

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

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…

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

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

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

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

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

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

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

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

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

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.

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

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

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

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

Jan 21, 2026
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
★★★★★ · Highly recommended

Amazing class and instructor

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