Digital Discovery: An introduction into Social Media Investigations

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.