Social Media Investigations

Course Description

This class is designed for law enforcement, investigators, and other public safety professionals seeking to enhance their ability to conduct investigations using social media. In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become powerful tools for gathering intelligence, tracking suspects, locating missing persons, and collecting evidence.

Participants will explore best practices in identifying and utilizing publicly available information across multiple platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Snapchat, and others. The course will cover how criminals use these platforms to conduct illegal activities and how investigators can legally and ethically monitor, document, and preserve digital evidence.

This training will provide a hands-on look at techniques used to identify user profiles, monitor online behavior, and conduct background checks using digital footprints. Participants will also learn about legal considerations, court admissibility, and how to avoid common pitfalls in online investigations.

Course Objective

Provides law enforcement officers and criminal justice professionals with the tools and techniques to effectively investigate and gather intelligence using social media platforms.

Subjects Covered

Introduction to social media platforms and their role in investigations
Identifying and tracking social media profiles
Collecting and preserving digital evidence
Using open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools
Understanding privacy settings and digital footprints
Investigating threats, harassment, and criminal activity on social platforms
Legal and ethical considerations in online investigations
Documentation for court admissibility
Real case studies and investigative strategies
Tools, tips, and resources for ongoing monitoring and analysis

Recommended Attendees

This course will be most valuable to the following groups of law enforcement:

Law enforcement officers
Investigators and detectives
School resource officers
Crime analysts
Probation and parole officers
Criminal justice and public safety professionals

Length of Course

4 hours

Payment Options

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TRAINING FORCE USA
3681 Loma Farm Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309

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Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible for payment of this course. Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for payment. Substitutions are made at the discretion of Training Force USA, LLC and may be made anytime online or via email. Credit for the amount paid may be issued toward a future course.

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