About Nick Jerman
Nick Jerman is a law enforcement veteran with more than 20 years of experience serving in a large metropolitan police department of approximately 1,100 officers. During his career, he worked a wide range of assignments, including Patrol and a Vice Unit, where he developed a strong investigative foundation and a practical understanding of how cases are built from the ground up. His operational experience in a busy urban environment gives him credibility and perspective that resonate with officers at every level.
Nick is widely recognized for his expertise in Social Media and Open Source Intelligence investigations. He played a key role in creating his agency’s Social Media and OSINT Unit, helping design a modern investigative capability that became a resource not only for his department but for agencies across North America. His work in this area reflects a forward-looking approach grounded in real-world application, policy considerations, and investigative effectiveness.
As a trainer, Nick has instructed officers, detectives, analysts, and command staff nationwide on the lawful and effective use of Social Media and OSINT. His training has supported Human Trafficking Task Forces across North America and contributed to successful investigations and victim rescues. In addition to teaching, he continues to assist task forces during major events and complex cases, where his methods have helped identify suspects in human trafficking, drug, and homicide investigations. Nick brings current, practical experience to every class, making his instruction both relevant and immediately usable.
Upcoming Classes
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations
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Social Media and Open Source Investigations
Course Titles Taught by Nick Jerman
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Recent Reviews
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This class was amazing. So many good resources given out that will enhance my investigations greatly.
Been to several open source classes. Great course, great instructor, highly recommend
Awesome class lots of solid knowledge
Great class with great access to websites that will help in investigations
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…
Great class tons of information that’s relevant to a 2025 society and policing
Very eye opening. Huge for navigating social media platforms, and accessing tools available for building solid investigations. Highly recommend
Nick is very knowledgeable in this area of expertise and learned a lot about Social Media investigations.
Great content that will immediately help with day to day open source investigations
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.
Amazing class! Nick is a wealth of knowledge. Will definitely be utilizing all the resources provided.
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