If interested in registering, please contact Sara Schaarschmidt at sara@hetheringtongroup.com.

To celebrate National Police Week, Hetherington Group will be hosting a day of in-person Internet Intelligence Training on May 17th, 2022 at no cost to active law enforcement. The day-long, 6-module training explores the realm of social media exploitation through topics including, but not limited to Utilizing Advanced Google Searches, Online Image Tracking, IP Tracing, and using anonymity as you investigate. 

The event will take place on May 17th, 2022 with check-in beginning at 8:30 am in Suite 400 of the building located at 1 Garret Mountain Plaza in Woodland Park, NJ. This event is for active Law Enforcement and spots are limited.

MODULE 1: UTILIZING ADVANCED GOOGLE SEARCHES
The ability to uncover information on the Internet is the primary skill of an online investigator. The go-to resource for many is Google, yet not everyone knows how to utilize its full potential. This class expands your general knowledge of the search engine, making difficult searches more effective.

MODULE 2: SOCIAL MEDIA INVESTIGATIONS – BASIC TO ADVANCED, MONITORING
Social media platforms are an important aspect of any online investigation. This advanced class is for you, if you hold the skills to conduct cursory searches but want to be on top of your game with the latest search tools for locating and uncovering social media users and their online content.

MODULE 3: DRUGS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING WEBSITES ONLINE
Conducting asset investigations often requires a keen understanding of how to track down stolen money and property on a variety of Internet sites. Backpage and auction websites—used for human trafficking, drug trade, and terrorism—are two of the many places nefarious criminals conduct their trade.

MODULE 4: IMAGES ONLINE AND BASIC TRACING IP INTRODUCTION
Knowing specialized technical search techniques and resources are invaluable when tracking down the owner of a web site, photo, copywritten image or other electronic document types. This class provides a comprehensive introduction to unique search tools for tracing images and IP addresses.

MODULE 5: REMOVING YOUR PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Everyone is at risk for identity theft, online and physical stalking, and harassment. Beyond social media, your public records are for sale, so your home address and assets are easily located through simple online searches. This course provides a through description of how and where your data is stored and how to remove it.

MODULE 6: USING ANONYMITY, WORKING UNDERCOVER FOR INVESTIGATORS
Many social networks and online information sources either allow the subjects of searches to see who has been searching them or provide some fairly obvious clues as to who is looking at their information. This advanced class provides tools for how to work undercover online, while adhering to ethical standards and laws.