Course Overview
Internet usage is a mandatory requirement of modern life. Social media and social service sites have become an extension of daily real-world activities for many people. And just like law abiding citizens, criminals post proof of their daily activities online. The separation that people feel between their online and real-life activities is well documented, but this false assumption gives law enforcement an advantage in the investigations and prevention of criminal activities.
This course will explore the latest techniques for using social media sites such as Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram in drug, firearm and gang investigations. Through a structured survey of available resources, law enforcement personnel will view, search and manage multiple open source sites and services in the search of criminals and criminal activities.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for law enforcement personnel at all levels, with an emphasis on investigations and detective bureaus and their supervisors.
Material Requirements
Portions of this course are hands-on and will require personnel to have a laptop with unfettered access to the internet (no site blocking software).
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Agenda
Day One
- Introduction to Social Media
- Discussion of Social Media Pros and Cons
- Agency Policy Regarding Accessing Social Media
- Case Law
- Deconfliction
- Sock Puppet Accounts: Basic and Complex
- Evidence Gathering and Preserving
- Chain of Custody
- Introducing Evidence into Court
- Testimony and Jury Appeal
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Day Two
- OSINT
- Search Engines
- Google Apps
- People Searches
- Online Maps
- Photographs
- Videos
- Telephone and Addresses
- Closed Source Resources and Paid Software
- Summary and Discussion
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Jody Thompson
Lieutenant Jody Thompson has worked with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department for 15 years. Lt. Thompson is regarded as one of the foremost authorities on financial and property crimes in North Georgia. He has worked on complex financial and organized theft cases with the IRS, FBI, and other agencies. One prominent case that involved the seizure of $3.6 billion in Bitcoin was featured on CNBC. Thompson received commendations from the IRS for his interviewing skills in the investigation. Lt. Thompson leads classes on Financial Crime, Property Crime, and Domestic Violence investigations, as well as Juvenile Law, Interviews, and Report Writing. He also teaches outside the department for regional meetings with other agencies and local college criminal justice classes. Lt. Thompson is currently assigned to the Public Information Office. In addition to being the spokesperson for the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Thompson leads social media marketing programs to increase the legitimacy and transparency of the department. In addition, he has led a recent recruiting campaign that has increased hiring by over 50%. Before working in law enforcement, Thompson served as a County Commissioner in Jackson County (Georgia). Thompson was involved in significant policy changes and technology integration into the county government, modernizing the future land use map with GIS and codifying the Unified Development Code. Thompson was selected as a speaker for many organizations and schools during his four-year term. He is often requested as a speaker today as a past official.
Host: POLICE TECHNICAL
Location: Online Seminar 647 Ohio Street Online Seminar, 47807 Get Directions
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