Social Media and Digital Investigations

OSINT Techniques and Tactics for Public Data, Social Platforms, and Online Research

Hosted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

🧭 Hands-On OSINT Training for Investigators and Analysts

Join us for a three-day, immersive in-person training designed specifically for law enforcement, analysts, and investigative professionals who need to confidently and ethically gather intelligence across social media platforms, public data sources, and digital environments.

Led by Kirby Plessas, a nationally recognized expert in open source intelligence (OSINT), this course blends clear instruction, real-time demonstration, and practical exercises to sharpen your digital investigation skills. You’ll leave with immediately usable techniques—and a better understanding of how to verify, document, and act on the data you find.

💡 What You’ll Learn

OSINT Techniques to locate, analyze, and verify publicly available information from social media, messaging apps, public records, and websites
Social Platform Investigations for X (Twitter), Threads, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, Discord, and more
Advanced Search Methods using Google operators, custom search engines, and alternative discovery tools
Image & Metadata Analysis to assess authenticity, trace content, and identify digital footprints
Research Account Creation to support investigations without exposing your identity
Verification & Documentation strategies to present findings ethically and effectively
Monitoring & Automation tools to track online activity and stay ahead of your casework
OPSEC Best Practices to keep your investigative work secure and your personal identity protected

🛠️ What’s Included

3 full days of instructor-led, in-person training
Access to a curated OSINT Reference Handout tailored to this course
Practical exercises using real-world scenarios and workflows
Certificate of Completion (24 hours)
Complimentary coffee and water provided each day
Post-course support and resource updates via Plessas Academy

📍 Location & Dates

September 30 – October 2, 2025

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

400 S. Martin L. King Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

💵 Registration

Early Bird Pricing: $750

Regular Price: $995

Need a group invoice or PO? Email [email protected] for assistance.

👥 Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

Law enforcement investigators and detectives
Criminal intelligence and threat analysts
Government or military personnel involved in intelligence or investigations
Compliance and public safety professionals who handle digital research or due diligence

If you work with open source information—or need to—this course will help you level up.

🚀 Ready to Train in Vegas?

Spots are limited and this training will fill quickly.

Secure your seat today and bring practical, mission-ready OSINT skills back to your team.