Social Media and Open Source Investigations

May 28, 2027 | Escambia County Sheriff’s Office | $249

Three Companies. Three Courses. Five Days of Cutting-Edge Law Enforcement Training.

For the first time ever, three leading law enforcement training companies are joining forces to deliver an exciting five-day training experience hosted by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in Pensacola, Florida!

Cameron Pavlicek of Yellowstone Narcotics, Nate Nobel of Operation // Node, and Nick Jerman of Badge Ops are bringing their expertise together for an intensive week of modern investigative training focused on social media, undercover operations, artificial intelligence, and open-source intelligence.

This unique collaboration features three individual courses designed to equip law enforcement professionals with practical, cutting-edge investigative techniques they can immediately put to work.

Choose the training that fits your needs or attend all three courses at a discounted rate!

• May 24–25: Undercover Social Media Investigations — Yellowstone Narcotics | $349
• May 26–27: Generative AI for Law Enforcement / Undercover & Sock Puppets — Operation // Node | $349
• May 28: Social Media and Open-Source Investigations — Badge Ops | $249

SPECIAL OFFER: Register for all three courses for just $799 — a savings of $148!

Course Description:

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, identify who is behind usernames, and harness the power of current OSINT websites and advanced search techniques to gather intelligence.

Topics Covered:

• Best practices to keep yourself and your family safe online
• Utilizing software and applications post-training
• Preserving data for court admissibility
• Mastering the intricacies of crafting subpoenas and search warrants for social media data
• Numerous FREE resources to support your ongoing investigations

Audience: This course benefits all positions and levels within law enforcement—from patrol officers and dispatchers to detectives, analysts, school resource officers, background investigators, supervisors, and executives—ensuring comprehensive skill enhancement for every role.

About the Instructor: Join law enforcement veteran Nick Jerman, who brings over two decades of experience specializing in Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations. This course is specifically designed for any position within law enforcement, catering to everyone from rookie officers and support staff to seasoned detectives and agency leadership. It provides practical, comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms and OSINT techniques, empowering you to effectively combat crime in the digital age.

Our Commitment Doesn’t End When Class Is Over

At Yellowstone Narcotics, we believe the true measure of effective training is what happens after students return to their agencies.

We take pride in the success of our students and remain available to assist with future investigations developed using techniques taught in our courses. Our instructors are active law enforcement professionals who understand the challenges investigators face because we continue to face those same challenges ourselves.

County Attorneys attend Yellowstone Narcotics courses FREE of charge and are strongly encouraged to participate alongside their law enforcement partners.

Registration

Register for this course individually for $249 0r take advantage of the complete five-day training package for $799.