Event Phone: 254-298-5515

Host: Temple Police Department

Location:  209 East A avenue, Temple, TX 76501

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 This two-day Social Media & Open Source Investigations course is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to gather information from publicly available sources, such as social media, websites, and other online platforms. The course will cover a range of topics, including the legal and ethical considerations involved in conducting social media & Open Source (OSINT) investigations, the identification and evaluation of online sources, and the use of specialized tools and techniques for data analysis and verification. Participants will learn how to leverage social media platforms to identify and track criminal activity, monitor threat indicators, and gather evidence for investigations. Throughout the training, officers will be encouraged to practice their skills through hands-on exercises and case studies, enabling them to develop a practical understanding of how to use social media and OSINT in real-world scenarios.

      TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Legal issues regarding Social Media & Open Source Investigations
• Anonymizing techniques Open Source investigations Social Media investigations
• (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat) Handling exigent circumstances on Social Media Execution of legal process to Social Media How to document your search
• How to preserve digital evidence Exercises for students to demonstrate proficiency

Registration: Cost of the course is $375 per student or $325 groups of (3) or more

Students wanting to access the system must first have an account and login or create a new account at MyAxon.

There is a 24 to 48 hour verification approval process.

All registrations for this course close 7 days in advance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY

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

Contact:

Sgt. David Hess

dhess@templetx.gov

254-298-5571

Current Registrants: