Social Media and Open Source Investigations
Monday, February 10, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 4:40 PM PST
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Introducing Nick Jerman, a seasoned law enforcement veteran boasting an illustrious career spanning over two decades, during which he contributed significantly to a dynamic 1,100-officer police department in a prominent metropolitan center in the United States. Throughout his distinguished tenure, N ... Read more...
Great information
Very informative course to navigate the social Media platforms
I’ve taken several similar classes and this one provided many new tips and tricks.
Very informative class with a knowledgeable instructor!
Very informative and great content
The class was excellent. Provided up-to-date information on social media and open source investigations.
Great class and very informative. Well done and well put together.
Great class. Learned a bunch new tips!
I am just starting as a social media investigations and I figured out I have no idea what I am doing. Thanks for helping me out.
Great class!!!!
Eye opener in regards to social media training and info overload but has practical applications for law enforcement. As SRO and involved in source development great resource
Great Webinar. Provided a lot of useful open source tools to help locate individuals. Appreciated the information about Facebook marketplace!
Great Class
Great info during the one hour webinar to help investigators learn the basics of social media use for investigative purposes.
Awesome class. Lots of usable info
Nick is a fantastic instructor and I can’t wait to take the eight hour class some time soon. -Review of the one hour webinar
Very informative and learned some cool new tricks.
Great class
This training was super helpful and I very much appreciate it!
Awesome class !!
Great class, it was only an hour (the webinar) and I learned a ton!!
Excellent and engaging presentation. I will sing up for a full day soon.
Great jumping off point for learning how to best utilize open source intel.
Nic has an awesome class. He knows his stuff and audience. Up to date information. He explains and gives examples that can be immediately applied.
Nick's class was amazing. He kept you interested without making it seem like another training class. He has some great real world examples and give you a ton of resources to help with any kind of investigation for the ever changing world of technology we now live in.
Class is amazing and super helpful. Nick Jerman teaches it very well and is very knowledgeable.
I learned so much helpful information in this class. Nick was awesome in sharing his knowledge and information.
This class was great. Nick was extremely attentive and helpful. Very engaging and had great content. Very knowledgeable and yet welcomed other’s opinions. Super refreshing.
Awesome class. Instructor was very knowledgeable in the area and provided great visual aid to class.
By far one of the best training classes I have been to! Nick is so knowledgeable on the topic of social media and open source investigations. Learned so much! Highly recommend taking this class if you get the chance!
Great course. I learned a lot
An amazing training! Nick Jerman is not only extremely knowledgeable in this subject matter but strives to stay on top of current trends and the constant evolution in this subject matter. So many valuable tools that can be put to work.
Nick brings a lot of practical knowledge, up to date and accurate information
Very straight forward and easy to follow teaching while containing very detailed and helpful content.
I took the on demand version of Nick Jerman's social media class. It was well paced and applicable to my current position in investigations. He provided helpful examples how the various platforms can be used in investigations.
Nick Jerman is a wealth of information and very good at presenting the information he knows. I would recommend this class to anyone as we live in an age when social media is tied into nearly every investigation.
Nick is very knowledgeable. Received a lot of information. I am glad I took this class.
I have heard Nick at several different occasions and he is a wealth of knowledge in information you can find on the web that you never knew existed but could always use! His class is instrumental in any area of Law Enforcement. Fast moving and full of information!
I have heard Nick at several different occasions and he is a wealth of knowledge in information you can find on the web that you never knew existed but could always use! His class is instrumental in any area of Law Enforcement. Fast moving and full of information!
I really enjoyed the class! It was very informative! Going into the class I really thought I knew how to navigate and knew the ins and outs of social media... but wow! Boy was I wrong! I ended up taking 7 pages of notes of all the different topics that Nick spoke on! I'm glad to have had the opportunity to take the class!
This was amazing. I learned that I am searching EVERYTHING wrong and you can really dial in on open source data and gain a ton of information prior to writing your warrants. Every Officer in the Country needs to take this course. If I can understand it anyone can!
Nick's class was amazing. He kept you interested without making it seem like another training class. He has some great real world examples and give you a ton of resources to help with any kind of investigation for the ever changin
xcellent class. So many sites and social media outlets that I was not aware of. A lot of notes and pictures were taken so as to retain as much of the information as possible. Heavily saturated with valuable information.
Excellent content provided in an interesting presentation. Extremely knowledgeable. Interactive Class.
I learned so much helpful information in this class. Nick was awesome in sharing his knowledge and information.
The class was great very informative And will be a great exit for me completed my criminal investigations.
This class was great. Nick was extremely attentive and helpful. Very engaging and had great content. Very knowledgeable and yet welcomed other’s opinions. Super refreshing.
Awesome pertinent info!
I followed Nick on social media for years, learning everything I could from his posts. I was FINALLY able to take his class in Sanford, FL back in July and it did not disappoint! Anybody from Road Patrol to Investigations can and should use the tools and techniques Nick shares in his class to further their investigations and keep themselves and their families safe. HIGHLY recommended!
Extremely useful and beneficial source if you are wanting to look into social media and open source investigations. Presentation was also excellent.
Loads of useful information.
Great class for a novice or seasoned investigator.
This class is extremely beneficial for a wide array of members of law enforcement positions.
Excellent class. So many sites and social media outlets that I was not aware of. A lot of notes and pictures were taken so as to retain as much of the information as possible. Heavily saturated with valuable information.
The class was awesome. Many great points and resources. Definitely happy I took the time to follow-up. I’ve done several warrants using social media and have made arrests based off them. This was an amazing class!
Mr. Jerman, I just recently finished up your Social Media and OSINT introduction course. I really enjoyed the material and found it jammed packed with a wealth of knowledge in only 1 hour. Open Source Intelligence tools are a great way to obtain valuable info on subjects. I feel like these types of tools will be highly utilized in the near future and it’s great to learn now and get ahead of the game.
Nicks class is full of valuable information that can be utilized for any investigation.
I have been in law enforcement for over 20 years and been a part of the criminal investigations division for 10 of them. I have seen many advanced trainings offered over the years for the topics of open source and social media investigations. This is a challenging course to teach and share with others especially for just being a one day class. I have to say Nick nailed it and shared many great resources with the class and they were very useful and the best part is what any agency and detective likes to hear and that they are free. When it comes to technology and social media it changes so much day to day and the trainings I had a few years ago have pretty much became antiquated, so attending this class brought me back up to date with the new social media applications and web pages available to use for investigations. Overall I do recommend for anyone involved in investigations or analysist positions to attend this class even if they have had other training on the same topic.
I did not realize how much more obtainable information was until I went to this class. I really enjoyed getting more tools for the toolbox.
Very educational course. Instructor is a well of knowledge.
Content was great. Instructor kept class entertaining and is very knowledgeable
I attended Nick Jerman's Digital Discovery web class today. He did an excellent job and he provided so much information.
Got a taste of the Social Media Investigations course. It was full of resourceful links and demonstrations of how to get from a to b. Highly recommend. Have a couple new tools in the box.
Nick! I took your class last month and it was my first Blue to Gold class. I have to say that prior to coming to the class, I was in a slump in my career and had no direction. After seeing how energetic you were during class, it inspired me to try my luck with social media. Within two weeks, I was about to get four guns, and fetanyl off of our streets. THANK YOU for inspiring me. Your class was a career changer!
Nick is a wealth of knowledge. He has helped our agency out on multiple occasions throughout the past several years. He is always eager to help, and he always responds promptly. His course regarding open-source intelligence investigations has enhanced my skills as an investigator tenfold. I highly recommend taking one of his courses.
Nick has an awesome class. He knows his stuff and audience. Up to date information. He explains and gives examples that can be immediately applied.
I did internet crimes against children investigations 12 years ago. All the technology has changed. This was a fantastic class to get current tools, tips, and trends. Policing has become more technology based as criminals have started using social media and internet services.
One of the best classes I've been in, and I would highly recommend!
Class was extremely informative and gave links officers can implement immediately.
Social Media and Open Source Investigations
Monday, February 10, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 4:40 PM PST
Embark on a journey into the ever-expanding landscape of social media platforms with Jerman's cutting-edge course. Gain proficiency in navigating, searching, and exploiting major social media networks. Uncover the secrets of lesser-known platforms, learn to link social media accounts to investigative targets, and harness the power of current OSINT websites and search techniques. "Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence Techniques" goes beyond the basics, delving into essential topics such as utilizing software and applications post-training, preserving data for court, and mastering the intricacies of crafting subpoenas and search warrants for social media data. Jerman even reveals the art of extracting crucial information from suspects' posted photos. Tailored for all ranks within a police agency, from patrol officers to chiefs, this innovative course empowers attendees to swiftly and confidently extract information, enhance online investigations, and safeguard themselves and their families on the internet. Recognizing the rapid evolution of social media influenced by modern political, policing, and societal issues, Jerman ensures that his class remains a beacon of up-to-date knowledge. As a participant, consider bringing a computer and a WiFi Hotspot to class, not mandatory but highly encouraged. This allows you to actively emulate the taught techniques as Jerman covers them, ensuring a hands-on and immersive learning experience. Elevate your investigative prowess and stay ahead of the curve with "Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence Techniques" — where expertise meets innovation in the digital age.
Class was extremely informative and gave links officers can implement immediately.
One of the best classes I’ve been in, and I would highly recommend!
I did internet crimes against children investigations 12 years ago. All the technology has changed. This was a fantastic class to get current tools, tips, and trends. Policing has become more technology based as criminals have started using social media and internet services.
Great course!
The instructor was very knowledgeable and did a great job of getting classroom participate
This class should be mandatory for all patrolman hoping to learn more about narcotics and current drug trends. The instructor is by far one of the most knowledgeable individuals regarding the material. A passionate instructor who cares about each student learning in his class.
Hands down the best course I’ve been to. Would highly recommend to any LE officers.
Outstanding class, giving good information when interacting with someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
Very informative and allows you to view things from a different perspective.
Great class. instructor was very knowledgeable and did a good job breaking down the class material.
Informative class from a different perspective!
Amazing class with important and valuable information
Awesome insight into the deep next level drug world
Outstanding course! Very good information and knowledge from the instructor.
Outstanding course! Very good information and knowledge from the instructor.
This was a really good class. The instructor is very knowledgeable in the areas that he was teaching, plus he keeps the class engaged by asking questions. After sitting in this class, there was no doubt that the instructor not only knew what he was talking about, but was confident and passionate about the subject he was teaching.
I did not realize how much more obtainable information was until I went to this class. I really enjoyed getting more tools for the toolbox.
Great class, instructor is very knowledgeable. A lot of information thrown at you in such a short amount of time unfortunately.
This was a great class. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and communicated effectively. TONS of information.
Excellent class. So many sites and social media outlets that I was not aware of. A lot of notes and pictures were taken so as to retain as much of the information as possible. Heavily saturated with valuable information.
Excellent content provided in an interesting presentation. Extremely knowledgeable. Interactive Class.
This class is extremely beneficial for a wide array of members of law enforcement positions.
The class was great very informative And will be a great exit for me completed my criminal investigations.
Extremely useful and beneficial source if you are wanting to look into social media and open source investigations. Presentation was also excellent.
This class was great. Nick was extremely attentive and helpful. Very engaging and had great content. Very knowledgeable and yet welcomed other’s opinions. Super refreshing.
Good information.
Great class! Super informative in the background of the drug world.
Great class that gives a great overview of drug trafficking!
Very informative, information is useful for anyone chasing product on any level
Very informational from a different point of view, from how these organizations operate!
This course does a good job of making officers look at the big picture and opening up your eyes from just locating street level/end user drugs.
This was amazing. I learned that I am searching EVERYTHING wrong and you can really dial in on open source data and gain a ton of information prior to writing your warrants. Every Officer in the Country needs to take this course. If I can understand it anyone can!
Great resources and practical application
Great review of a lot of material and also some new material.
Helpful information to obtain for on patrol and over investigation. I learn so much from this class and was really an eye opener on what was available on the internet.
Opened my eyes to how much information is out there.
Provided invaluable resources and information on the use of social media and open sources in the process of an investigation
This class gave me lots of ways to go back and attempt further leads on previous cases
Great course, a ton of open source information. Easy to understand.
This course provided great resources for furthering investigations.
Very good class! I learned a lot that will be useful in my job.
This class is very informative and has helped me tremendously in my investigations.
Very informative class! A lot of useful material for present day and future policing
Great class info you never knew you could use
This was a great class I really learned a lot.
Provides many options for social media investigation.
Very useful set of tools and tip as well as experience that goes into the training. I will definitely be using some of these in my own investigations.
Great course with a TON of useful sites and investigation tools
Great training and information for identifying and locating people.
Great class
Holy s**t that was a lot of information. Definitely recommend for all levels of law enforcement!!
I enjoyed the class and learned a lot.
This course was more informational than I thought it would be. There are so many resources I did not know about that are available for free.
The class was a wealth of knowledge that is very applicable to modern policing. I recommend this class for anyone in law enforcement regardless of their role wanting to expand their knowledge on open source investigations.
Great class. I didn't realize how little I knew about this subject until I was in the class. Material was presented in an easy to understand, practical fashion to allow immediate application of techniques. I highly recommend this course to anyone that is involved in investigating social media or tracking someone down. A+
This course is a must if you are any sort of investigator looking to identify persons, accounts, associates and how to navigate numerous online databases.
This class has opened my eyes on so much that I didn’t even realize that I was not aware of. I highly recommend this course!
This class is practical, and the amount of investigative resources available is amazing! I was able to put the techniques I was learning into practice as I was going through the class. This is a great class for everyone no matter if a patrol officer to detective/investigator. Highly recommend it!
Outstanding information that has already benefited my current on going investigations.
Great learner friendly in-depth course. If any further classes are put out diving into other popular apps/platforms I will be signing up for those as well.
I’ve attended Nick’s class in the past and I am hooked. This was another great class full of useful resources. By attending this class you will save a lot of time looking for the useful tips and OSINT resources.
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I attended two classes. The instructor was very knowledgeable and made the courses easy to understand. I highly recommend anyone to take one of his classes.
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