Build a solid, ethical, and legal foundation in Open-Source Intelligence gathering. Learn practical tools for legally obtaining and analysing public information, turning vast amounts of online data into actionable intelligence for investigations.
6 CPD points
Certificate issued
Trainer overview:
Sukie is a highly skilled trainer who possess expert knowledge in PACE, investigative techniques, and investigation management, consistently achieving successful outcomes and convictions for prolific and dangerous offenders throughout their career.
Sukie’s key strength is designing and delivering specialised training programs globally for both public and private sector organisations. Sukie has trained International Law Enforcement teams, including overseas Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Units, in advanced evidence gathering and evidential review.
Why join this course
To develop safe, lawful and effective open-source intelligence skills that support investigations across policing, safeguarding and regulation.
Why this topic matters
Open-source information now plays a central role in case building. Poor practice risks legal challenge, contamination, personal safety issues or missed intelligence.
How it helps investigations
You’ll learn how to plan OSINT activity, record your work, corroborate findings and capture material to evidential standards.
Who should attend
Investigators, intelligence officers, analysts, digital staff, safeguarding professionals, local authority and regulatory teams.
Learning objectives
Plan lawful, recorded open-source activity and keep audit trails.
Use effective search, pivoting and corroboration techniques.
Capture/ preserve web and social evidence correctly.
Recognise legal/ethical boundaries and personal safety issues.