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Webinars
Upcoming live webinars are listed below. For past recordings and materials are available in the Webinar Library
Certificates, CEUs, and recordings
IACA members are awarded CEUs for all webinars. Certificates of Attendance are available upon request. Recording availability varies by session and is determined by the instructor. If a session is recorded, it is typically added to the member webinar library after a 45-day delay unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Webinars
Sessions are listed in chronological order.
Pinned Series English Wordly translation available
2026 Social Media & Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Webinar Series
This 12-part series covered social media platforms and OSINT techniques commonly used in law enforcement analysis, with sessions progressing from foundational context (history/psychology and deception via sock puppets) into platform-specific workflows (Facebook, Instagram/Threads, TikTok, Snapchat, fitness apps, and other services), then into OSINT methods and photo analysis. The series concluded with practical class exercises and a summary to reinforce documentation, defensibility, and real-world application.
Topics include: History & Psychology of Social Media; Sock Puppets & Facebook; Instagram & Threads; TikTok; CashApp, YouTube, & Other Platforms; Snapchat; Fitness Apps; OSINT; Photo Analysis
Price:
Members: $15 per session | Series pass @ 25% discount (pro-rated for remaining sessions - see registration form for current price) Non-members: $30 per session | Series pass @ 25% discount (pro-rated for remaining sessions - see registration form for current price) Gas Station Theory
Date/Time: December 1, 2026 • 1700 hrs • US Eastern Time
Instructor: Michele Kennedy Price: Free for all attendees Recording: This webinar will NOT be recorded. It is restricted to Law Enforcement employees only; attendees must register using an agency address. Discover how a simple, often overlooked investigative tactic can generate valuable leads and evidence in criminal investigations. In this webinar, Michele Kennedy, Crime Analysis Supervisor with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Colorado, introduces Gas Station Theory, the concept that offenders frequently visit nearby gas stations or convenience stores before and after crimes. Drawing on case studies, survey data, and digital evidence analysis, attendees will learn how gas station follow-ups can uncover surveillance video, suspect and vehicle identifiers, timelines, direction of travel, witnesses, and other critical evidence.
Looking for past webinars or series materials?
Recordings and supplemental materials are available to IACA members in the Webinar Library. A historical index of previous webinar series is also available.
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