This two-day Social Media & Open Source Investigations course is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to gather information from publicly available sources, such as social media, websites, and other online platforms. The course will cover a range of topics, including the legal and ethical considerations involved in conducting social media & Open Source (OSINT) investigations, the identification and evaluation of online sources, and the use of specialized tools and techniques for data analysis and verification. Participants will learn how to leverage social media platforms to identify and track criminal activity, monitor threat indicators, and gather evidence for investigations.

Throughout the training, officers will be encouraged to practice their skills through hands-on exercises and case studies, enabling them to develop a practical understanding of how to use social media and OSINT in real-world scenarios.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
Legal issues regarding Social Media & Open Source Investigations
Anonymizing techniques
Open Source investigations
Social Media investigations
(Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat)
Handling exigent circumstances on Social Media
Execution of legal process to Social Media
How to document your search
How to preserve digital evidence
Exercises for students to demonstrate proficiency

Students will be given a FREE list of investigative resources in the class and shown numerous free databases/resources during the class.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Officers, Detectives, SRO’s,
Dispatchers, Crime Analysts, etc.

RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL

WHAT TO BRING:
This is a hands-on course, students
are required to bring a laptop or
tablet with internet access.

COST:
$375 per student
$325 groups of three or more