Law Enforcement Officers, Police Crime Analysts, and Prosecutors 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 LexisNexis Trax mapping tool to analyze Snapchat geolocation data and LeadsOnline Nighthawk to analyze social media and geolocation data.
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. Students will also receive a free 60-day trial of LeadsOnline Nighthawk.
Day 1
8:00 - 9:00 Intelligence Companies, Browser Add-Ons, & social media
9:00 - 10:00 Snapchat
10:00 - 11:00 Facebook & Instagram
11:00 - 12:00 TikTok, Twitter/X, Reddit
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (On your own)
1:00 - 2:00 Overview of Forensic Mapping Tools & Google Earth Pro
2:00 - 4:00 Snapchat Geolocation practical
Day 2
8:00 - 9:00 Leads Online Nighthawk
9:00 - 12:00 Nighthawk Exercises
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (On your own)
1:00 – 2:00 Undercover social media accounts & Advanced Google Searching
2:00 – 2:30 IP Addresses & Internet Service Providers
2:30 - 4:00 Online Investigative Websites and Tools
Law Enforcement Officers, Police Crime Analysts, and Prosecutors 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 LexisNexis Trax mapping tool to analyze Snapchat geolocation data and LeadsOnline Nighthawk to analyze social media and geolocation data.
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. Students will also receive a free 60-day trial of LeadsOnline Nighthawk.
Day 1
8:00 - 9:00 Intelligence Companies, Browser Add-Ons, & social media
9:00 - 10:00 Snapchat
10:00 - 11:00 Facebook & Instagram
11:00 - 12:00 TikTok, Twitter/X, Reddit
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (On your own)
1:00 - 2:00 Overview of Forensic Mapping Tools & Google Earth Pro
2:00 - 4:00 Snapchat Geolocation practical
Day 2
8:00 - 9:00 Leads Online Nighthawk
9:00 - 12:00 Nighthawk Exercises
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (On your own)
1:00 – 2:00 Undercover social media accounts & Advanced Google Searching
2:00 – 2:30 IP Addresses & Internet Service Providers
2:30 - 4:00 Online Investigative Websites and Tools
