Social Media and Open Source Investigations
Instructor: Nick Jerman
Location: Sanborn, NY 14132 (Niagara County)
Date: September 13, 2027
Duration: 8 hours
Cost: $249.00
Course Overview
This comprehensive training program is led by Nick Jerman, a law enforcement veteran with more than 20 years of specialized experience in social media and open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations. The course is tailored for any position within law enforcement, including patrol officers, dispatchers, detectives, analysts, school resource officers, background investigators, supervisors, and executives.
Course Content
Participants will develop competency in searching, navigating, and analyzing major social media platforms while learning advanced techniques for exploring lesser-known networks. The training covers methods for connecting social media accounts to investigative subjects, uncovering individuals behind anonymous usernames, and applying cutting-edge OSINT tools and advanced search strategies to compile intelligence effectively.
The curriculum extends beyond fundamental skills to address critical professional topics including:
- Cybersecurity best practices to protect yourself and your family online
- Software and application usage following course completion
- Data preservation methods that satisfy court admissibility requirements
- Procedures for preparing subpoenas and search warrants specific to social media data
Throughout the course, participants will discover multiple free resources available to support ongoing investigative work. Instructor Jerman brings a unique combination of technical expertise and real-world law enforcement experience, making this training both practical and immediately applicable to modern digital investigations.
Categories: Social Media, Intelligence, Investigations