In today’s digital age, social media and open-source intelligence are essential tools for patrol officers. This course empowers officers to transform routine calls into strong, evidence-backed cases using professional online research skills.
Designed for street-level officers, field training officers, and shift supervisors, the course provides dynamic, hands-on training that bridges the gap between patrol work and digital investigation. Officers will learn how to navigate social media platforms, conduct effective online searches, and gather actionable intelligence—all while staying within legal guidelines.
What You’ll Learn
- Turning Routine Calls into Cases
How to use social media intelligence to build stronger cases, starting with everyday patrol work. - Finding Critical Information
Free tools that work on any device to help uncover leads and suspects quickly. - Strengthening Cases for Detectives
Develop online skills to support follow-up investigations and build solid cases. - Navigating Social Media
Understand how to move effectively through major platforms for investigative purposes. - Practical Search Techniques
Learn how to search online efficiently and effectively, tailored for patrol work. - Legal Compliance
Stay within legal guidelines while gathering actionable intelligence.
This training includes dynamic instruction, immediately applicable skills, current social media tactics, legal compliance guidelines, and time-saving search methods. Officers will leave ready to bring digital skills to the street—keeping their communities safer and their cases stronger.
