Social media investigations have become a vital part of modern law enforcement. Staying current with the latest tools and techniques can help you uncover critical evidence and make strong cases. This class introduces you to the world of social media investigations and gives you the skills you need to get started.

In Digital Discovery, you’ll learn practical ways to gather information, link accounts, and use free resources to build your investigations. We’ll walk through real-world examples and simple steps you can apply on the job.

What You’ll Learn

  • The Changing Landscape of Social Media Investigations
    Understand how social media investigations change over time and how to keep your skills up to date.

  • Generating Leads
    Learn how to use phone numbers and usernames to find additional accounts and gather evidence.

  • Identifying Users Across Platforms
    Discover how to find and use ID numbers on major platforms and link them to other accounts.

  • Finding New Accounts
    Use ID numbers to uncover new accounts and profiles.

  • Platform-Specific Tips
    Pick up quick investigative tips for platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

  • Image Analysis and Geolocation
    Analyze images and determine where they were taken or their context.

  • Free Resources
    Get a list of reliable free resources you can use to support your investigations.

By the end of this class, you’ll be ready to start conducting social media investigations confidently. You’ll have the tools to keep up with changing technology and gather the evidence you need.


Certificate: 1 Hour

Credit: In-service credit available in many states


                           
                           

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Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome to Blue to Gold University

    • Course Introduction

    • Meet Your Instructor

    • Questions and Technical Support
  2. 2

    • Digital Discovery: An Introduction into Social Media Investigations

    • Links
  3. 3

    • Search & Seizure Survival Guide ebook

Course Reviews

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5 star rating

Great Class

Sigurd Sivertson

I believe every officer in the US should take this course. Officers need to know this stuff so we can stop bad case law from being made.

I believe every officer in the US should take this course. Officers need to know this stuff so we can stop bad case law from being made.

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5 star rating

Amazing!!

Steven Sentz

Highly useful information that can be used on every call for service

Highly useful information that can be used on every call for service

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4 star rating

This class was great

Humberto Martinez

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

i learned a lot. Its about the minor details, especially when it comes to our line of work

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5 star rating

Solid

Troy Wylie

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

Helpful information, very well presented, in manageable portions.

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  • Our courses are designed to be comprehensive, engaging, and well-structured delivered by a knowledgeable and passionate instructor.

  • Up-to-date, practical content that reflects industry trends and is presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

  • Collaborative opportunities, feedback, and assessment to facilitate student learning and progress tracking.

  • Our courses provide practical skills and knowledge that can be applied in real-life situations, with relevant examples, case studies, and exercises.

  • You will receive a certificate of completion.