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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One of the best courses I've taken. Definitely recommended, I left with a ton of valuable information/resources.
Good class.
I've been waiting for this class for years and it lived up to the hype. Great information and resources for patrol and investigations.
This class provides an excellent look into OSINT, with a heavy bias towards options that are free. There was a good mix of information about searching social media to build a case with available public information on a profile along with s…
Nick did such an amazing job! The material was easy to follow along with! These will be tools that will be career changing for me!
Great class for going into what websites and how to gain access. Great training.
Mr. Jerman was obviously very knowledgeable about the material. He spoke clearly and was very organized. There was a great deal of material covered, but he gave us enough information to follow up on the different areas. Overall it was an a…
Up to date info and can tell the instructor is knowledgeable in the field
Very informative
Amazing class, a lot of information, and much needed
Good information and numerous resources were provided.
Did great very informative and interactive