Undercover and Sock Puppets

Service Description

This course trains law enforcement officers in the effective and ethical use of online undercover accounts—commonly known as sock puppets—for investigations, intelligence gathering, and proactive enforcement. Participants will learn how to build, manage, and deploy digital personas across multiple platforms while maintaining operational security, legal compliance, and investigative integrity. What You’ll Learn: The legal foundations of online undercover work Building realistic and sustainable sock puppet accounts Platform-specific tactics for engagement, collection, and infiltration Digital footprint management and OPSEC best practices Logging, documentation, and evidentiary standards for court Real-world case studies and hands-on exercises Who It’s For: Patrol officers, detectives, ICAC investigators, intelligence analysts, and digital crimes teams looking to add or improve covert online capabilities. Why It Matters: Modern criminals operate online—so must we. This course empowers officers with the tools and tactics to engage safely and effectively in the digital domain. Contact booking@streetcop.com to book a class