Proactive Social Media Investigations- 16 hrs POST (Website in Description to Register)
| Dates: | September 11-12, 2025 |
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| Meets: | Th and F from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Location: | MSU Public Safety Training Center |
| Cost: | $375.00 |
Online registration is not available at this time. Please contact our office for more information.
Support Person: Cody Brewington or Tara Horton Phone: 417-837-2600 Email: SBDC@MissouriState.edu
September 11-12, 2025
8:30AM- 4:30PM
*REGISTRATION CLOSES August 8, 2025
MSU Public Safety Training Center
35 College Street
Camdenton, MO 65020
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Officers, Detectives, Crime Analysts, Investigators, etc. RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL
WHAT TO BRING:
This is a hands-on course, students are required to bring a laptop or tablet with internet access.
COST:
$375 per student
$325 groups of 3 or more
REGISTER: www.covertmediaconsulting.com
The Proactive Social Media Investigations course is an intensive two-day training designed to equip law enforcement personnel with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct effective investigations using social media. This course focuses on proactive techniques, starting with the creation and management of undercover social media profiles, and
progressing to advanced investigative strategies.
Day 1: Creating Undercover Social Media Profiles
• Introduction to Social Media Platforms:
• Overview of popular social media sites and their functionalities.
• Understanding platform-specific nuances and user behaviors.
• Creating and Managing Undercover Profiles:
• Step-by-step guide to setting up credible and effective undercover profiles.
• Techniques for maintaining anonymity and security.
• Legal considerations and ethical guidelines to ensure compliance
Day 2: Conducting Investigations
• Gathering Intelligence from Social Media:
• Methods for identifying and monitoring relevant activity.
• Tools and techniques for data extraction and analysis.
• Identifying and Tracking Suspects:
• Strategies for uncovering hidden connections and networks.
• Utilizing social media to corroborate information and track movements.
• Documenting Evidence and Building a Case:
• Best practices for preserving digital evidence.
• Creating detailed reports that stand up in court.
• Case Studies and Real-World Applications:
• Analysis of successful social media investigations.
• Lessons learned and practical applications.
Enhance your agency’s capability to tackle digital crimes and leverage social media in your
investigations.
| Fee: | $375.00 |
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| Hours: | 16.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee (Basic) | Registration Fee | $ 375.00 |
| Course Fee (Alternate) | Contract Price | $ 0.00 |
MSU Public Safety Training Center
Covert Media Consulting LLC
We only use active law en forcement, who are currently using these techniques in their daily roles asour instructors. By doing this, it keeps the material up to date and immediately applicable for the students. The
instructors can use their own active cases to reinforce the techniques taught in the class. You can read all our
instructor biographies on our website.
WWW.COVERTMEDIACONSULTING.COM
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | Thursday | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM | MSU Public Safety Training Center |
| 09/12/2025 | Friday | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM | MSU Public Safety Training Center |
