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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Great class, all info give on multiple social media sites were great and explained.
Class was great, Nick has a wealth of knowledge on investigation work
Great information and well presented!
Very informative.
Nick was interactive and fun. PowerPoints kept you on your toes and good videos.
Very knowledgeable instructor, passionate about the topic. Very helpful to get started with these types of investigations.
It was a great class super interesting
Nick is exceptionally knowledgeable in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and brings expert-level expertise combined with firsthand law-enforcement experience. This unique combination of technical knowledge and real-world investigative exper…
I gathered many, many publicly available resources which will benefit me in my investigations.
Nick was super knowledgeable and takes the time to make sure material is understood during class. Even if there’s questions after class once you’re back to work, he’s always willing to help where he can. If you are looking to be a better c…
Great class. Very relevant information.
very informative and engaging class. Nick's teaching style was excellent and easy to follow.