Social Media and Open Source Investigations with Nick Jerman
Instructor: Nick Jerman
Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Boylston, MA 01505
County: Worcester County
Duration: 8 hours
Cost: $249.00
Course Description
Join law enforcement veteran Nick Jerman, who brings over two decades of experience specializing in Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations. This course is specifically designed for any position within law enforcement, catering to everyone from rookie officers and support staff to seasoned detectives and agency leadership. It provides practical, comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms and OSINT techniques, empowering you to effectively combat crime in the digital age.
What You Will Learn
- Gain proficiency in navigating, searching, and exploiting major social media networks
- Uncover the secrets of lesser-known platforms and learn to link social media accounts to investigative targets
- Identify who is behind usernames and harness the power of current OSINT websites and advanced search techniques to gather intelligence
- Best practices to keep yourself and your family safe online
- Utilize software and applications post-training for ongoing investigations
- Preserve data for court admissibility
- Master the intricacies of crafting subpoenas and search warrants for social media data
- Discover numerous FREE resources to support your ongoing investigations
Who Should Attend
Benefit extends across all positions and levels within law enforcement—from patrol officers and dispatchers to detectives, analysts, school resource officers, background investigators, supervisors, and executives—ensuring comprehensive skill enhancement for every role.
Course Categories
- Social Media
- Intelligence
- Investigations