Combating drug trafficking demands thorough intelligence gathering and precise analysis. HIDTA investigators, analysts and supervisors need open-source intelligence (OSINT) skills to uncover criminal networks and evidence online. To develop intelligence and collect digital evidence, your intelligence analysts and investigators must have the skills to ethically and legally access and use open-source information.
At OSINT Academy, we specialize in delivering customized intelligence training for HIDTA personnel. Our training is designed to improve and expand your team's ability to gather, assess, and act on publicly available information. These skills help investigators in the field tasked with working trafficking cases and other narcotics-related crimes.
Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) for Counter-Narcotics
Social network analysis to map trafficking groups
Deep and Dark Web Investigations
Accessing Tor and encrypted platforms legally and safely
Tradecraft and Operational Security for Intel Analysts
Maintaining online anonymity and digital hygiene
Advanced Search Techniques & Tools
Boolean logic, Google Dorking, and scraping techniques
Real-Time Event Monitoring & Threat Detection
Leveraging alert systems for keywords and regional activity
Cryptocurrency Tracking and Financial Intelligence
Identifying wallets, transactions, and online money laundering techniques
Geographic and Network Visualization
Overlaying social, criminal, and logistical data
Legal Considerations & Evidentiary Best Practices
Chain of custody in digital investigations
Real-World Drug Trafficking Case Studies
OSINT tactics used in successful operations
Intelligence Reporting & Brief Development
Briefing law enforcement or prosecutors effectively
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