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
Cities Nick Jerman Teaches In
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Recent Reviews
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Nick's class was amazing. He kept you interested without making it seem like another training class. He has some great real world examples and give you a ton of resources to help with any kind of investigation for the ever changing world o…
This was a great class. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and communicated effectively. TONS of information.
Great class, instructor is very knowledgeable. A lot of information thrown at you in such a short amount of time unfortunately.
Great class! Ton of useful information!
I did not realize how much more obtainable information was until I went to this class. I really enjoyed getting more tools for the toolbox.
Very educational course. Instructor is a well of knowledge.
Content was great. Instructor kept class entertaining and is very knowledgeable
Nic has an awesome class. He knows his stuff and audience. Up to date information. He explains and gives examples that can be immediately applied.
I did internet crimes against children investigations 12 years ago. All the technology has changed. This was a fantastic class to get current tools, tips, and trends. Policing has become more technology based as criminals have started usin…
One of the best classes I’ve been in, and I would highly recommend!
Class was extremely informative and gave links officers can implement immediately.
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