Investigative Social Media in Law Enforcement
Master the digital
investigative edge.
iSMILE is the official education hub of the SMILE organization — training officers, investigators, and analysts to use social media, OSINT, and geofencing intelligence to solve cases.
What you'll learn
Four pillars of digital tradecraft.
OSINT & Investigations
Use social platforms to surface leads, identify suspects, and corroborate evidence — ethically and legally.
Geofence Intelligence
Build location-based intelligence pictures around incidents, events, and persons of interest.
Background Checks
Vet applicants, witnesses, and subjects with structured social-media background workflows.
Officer Safety & Monitoring
Monitor open-source signals to protect officers, events, and critical infrastructure.
Featured curriculum
A curriculum built by practitioners.
Foundations of Social Media Investigations
6 modules · ~4 hrs
OSINT Tradecraft for Investigators
8 modules · ~6 hrs
Geofencing & Location Intelligence
5 modules · ~5 hrs
How iSMILE works
Learn. Apply. Get certified.
Enroll in a course
Pick from foundational to advanced tracks built specifically for sworn personnel.
Work through modules
Mix of written lessons, video lectures, and hands-on quizzes you can complete on your schedule.
Earn your certificate
Complete all modules and the final assessment to receive your iSMILE certificate.
Ready to upgrade your tradecraft?
Join the early-access list and be first in line when the iSMILE course library launches.
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