16 Hour Social Media & Online Investigations

Students will need a laptop or windows tablet (NO IPAD) with internet capability and Google Earth Pro for Desktop installed on their laptop. Bring a mouse to use with the laptop.

Law Enforcement Officers will learn the skills needed to conduct internet-based investigations along with obtaining data from Social Media companies with a court order. Students will be introduced to Open-Source Intelligence Techniques (OSINT) that can be used to obtain evidence and information about offenders, without the need for legal orders. Students will be introduced to Internet Protocol and the Dark Web. Advanced Google Search Techniques will be discussed along with tips on creating online identities for Online Investigations. Students will work with a forensic mapping tool to analyze Snapchat geolocation data.

Topics:

• Local Law Enforcement Assistance Centers & Intelligence Companies
• Browser Add-Ons & Social Media
• Snapchat
• Facebook & Instagram & TikTok
• Twitter & Redditt
• Undercover Social Media Accounts & Advanced Google Searching
• The Dark Web
• Overview of Forensic Mapping Tools & Google Earth Pro
• Snapchat Geolocation Practical
• Ride Share Companies & Smart Speakers
• Microsoft, Yahoo, Amazon, etc.
• Online Investigative Websites and Tools