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The Training Committee is pleased to announce our topic for the 2026 webinar series, Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence!

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) are extremely power tools that can be used in law enforcement & professional investigations. From gathering intelligence, to identifying suspects, both OSINT & SOCMINT should be skills every analyst and investigator has in their toolbox. For investigations involving social media, an in-depth understanding of what platforms are being used, how each of them function, as well as knowing how users are posting and sharing information are necessary. Knowledge of where to look, what to look for, and how to put together the intelligence gathered in order to garner leads and advance investigations is key. Taught by Karie Nordland, Crime Analyst for the Lakewood, CO Police Department, each monthly session will look into a different aspect of OSINT & SOCMINT, giving students an overall understanding of platform functionality and navigation, as well as using case studies to demonstrate the power of using OSINT & Social Media to advance & enhance investigations.

All sessions will be recorded; if you cannot attend live, registrants will receive access to the recording within two business days. IACA members will earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and may request a certificate of attendance.

Participants may register for individual sessions or purchase a full-series pass at a 25% discount. Mid-year subscribers will receive pro-rated pricing and immediate access to all prior recordings. The cost for the entire 12-part series is $135 for IACA members, $270 for non-members, or $15/$30 respectively for single sessions.

All sessions will be held at 1500 Eastern on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All sessions will include Wordly translation into 61 available languages.

For session descriptions, dates, and the registration link, please visit: www.iaca.net/2026-series-webinars. For questions or registration assistance, please contact training@iaca.net. A full list of dates and topics:

• January 14, 2026 - History & Psychology of Social Media

• February 11, 2026 - Sock Puppets & Facebook Part 1

• March 11, 2026 - Facebook Part 2

• April 8, 2026 - Instagram & Threads

• May 13, 2026 - TikTok

• June 10, 2026 - CashApp, YouTube & Other Platforms

• July 8, 2026 - Snapchat

• August 12, 2026 - Fitness Apps

• September 9, 2026 - OSINT Part 1

• October 14, 2026 - OSINT Part 2

• November 11, 2026 - Photo Analysis

• December 9, 2026 - Class Exercises & Summary

The series cost is $135 for IACA members, $270 for non-members, or individual sessions are $15 for IACA members and $30 for non-members. For exact dates and times plus a description of each session, please visit our website here.

For questions or if you need help registering, please contact us at training@iaca.net.

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