Social Media & Open Source Investigations
Description
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.
Description
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.
Location
Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office Operations Building
6098 East 66th Street North
Tulsa
State: OK
Zip Code: 74117
6098 East 66th Street North
Tulsa
State: OK
Zip Code: 74117
Start Time
04-24-2025 08:30 AM
End Time
04-25-2025 04:30 PM
Registration Link
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
Last Modified on
Mar 10, 2025
