Presented by Covert Media Consulting
Friday, April 17, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: DSC Advanced Technology College
RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
COURSE: This one-day course gives law enforcement officers the skills to locate, evaluate, and preserve critical information from publicly available sources — including social media, websites, and other online platforms. Through real-world examples, hands on exercises, and expert instruction, participants will learn how to lawfully and effectively gather intelligence, track criminal activity, and secure digital evidence. Attendees will gain insights into emerging online trends and evolving criminal tactics, ensuring they stay ahead in the digital investigative landscape. By the end of the day, officers will be equipped with actionable skills they can apply immediately to ongoing investigations.
Topics Covered:
• Legal & ethical considerations in OSINT & social media investigations
• Techniques for locating and evaluating online information
• Investigating Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Snapchat, and more
• Responding to exigent circumstances online
• Executing legal process for social media platforms
• Documenting searches for court readiness
• Preserving and securing digital evidence
Course Benefits:
• Practice skills with live case-based exercises
• Receive a FREE investigative resource guide
• Discover powerful (and free) online databases & tools
By the end of the course, officers will have a practical, tested framework for using social media and open-source intelligence to strengthen investigations and enhance public safety.
Who Should Attend: Officers, Detectives, SRO’s,Dispatchers, Crime Analysts, etc.
What to Bring: This is a hands-on course, students are required to bring a laptop or tablet with internet access.
Cost: $250 per student / $225 groups of 3 or more
Register: Register with Covert Media
INSTRUCTOR: We only use active law enforcement, who are currently using these techniques in their daily roles as our instructors. By doing this, it keeps the material up to date and immediately applicable for the students. The instructors can use their own active cases to reinforce the techniques taught in the class. You can read all our instructor biographies on our website.
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