BadgeOps: Social Media and Open Source Investigations

Instructor: Nick Jerman

Duration: 8 hours

Cost: $249.00

This comprehensive training course explores the practical application of social media and open source intelligence (OSINT) techniques for law enforcement investigations. Designed for officers, detectives, analysts, and command staff at all levels, the course emphasizes lawful and effective investigative methods grounded in real-world operational experience.

The instruction draws from the expertise of Nick Jerman, a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 20 years of service in a large metropolitan police department. Throughout his career, he developed extensive investigative experience through assignments in patrol and vice units. Nick was instrumental in establishing his agency's dedicated Social Media and OSINT Unit, which has become a valuable resource for departments and task forces throughout North America.

This course covers a range of investigative tools and techniques, with particular emphasis on freely available resources and methodologies for building cases using publicly accessible information from social media platforms and open sources. Participants will learn how to effectively search, analyze, and leverage social media profiles to support investigations. The training also addresses policy considerations and ensures that all techniques are applied within appropriate legal and ethical frameworks.

The material is current and immediately applicable to ongoing work in investigations. This training has supported human trafficking task forces across North America and contributed to successful investigations and victim rescues. Attendees can expect to gain career-relevant skills and access to practical resources for use in patrol, investigations, and specialized task force operations.