2 CE HR(S)
Accepted for CE in: AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MN, MO, NC, NM, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX

2 CE HR(S)
Accepted for CE in: AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, KY, MN, MO, NC, NM, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX
Marcy PhelpsOnline news can be a valuable source of intelligence about people, companies, trends, and more, but it’s a challenge even for the most experienced searcher to find accurate, timely stories. Between too many or not enough results and the overabundance of fake news and opinion, it can take a lot of time, money, and patience to separate fact from fiction.
In this course, we’ll cover tips and strategies from an expert researcher and investigator for finding and using the news for background investigations, due diligence, locating assets, or making smarter decisions. You’ll learn how to select the best sources and evaluate articles for false information, and Marcy will take you through her process for efficient and effective news research.
Course Outline
Module 1: Why Use News in Investigations?
Module 2: Challenges of Online News Research
Module 3: How to Think Like a News Skeptic
Module 4: Choosing and Evaluating News Sources
Module 5: Search Techniques and Strategies
Module 6: Summary and Conclusion
Supporting Downloadable/Printable Materials:
Slide Deck/Handout
Glossary
ASSESSMENT/QUIZ
Format & Key Features of this Course:
2 CE HR(S)
GA Training Instructor License No: CLTR001024 (this course is duly licensed and facilitated by the Director of Instruction, Thomas H. Humphreys)
MN Board Course Approval No.: CPD 708
MO Board Course Approval No.: 00177
NC PPSB Course Approval No.: PPSB-25-032
OK CLEET Course Catalog No.: PS25-0090
TN Course Approval No.: 2510.04
TX PI CE School License No: Y00170 (d/b/a PIEDUCATION.COM)
North Carolina disclaimer: A maximum of 6 CE hours may be obtained from online, asynchronous courses per renewal period.
Required Oklahoma CLEET Disclaimer: This class has been cataloged by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 2 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that listing the course in the CLEET Course Catalog indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.
Course Format: This is an online, on-demand course with no scheduled login times. Participation and time spent are tracked through the learning platform, and active engagement is required for completion. Questions may be submitted by email.
Beginner Level: Whether you are just starting our or looking for a structured refresher, this beginner-level course is designed to give investigators a strong foundation and sharpen their skills with clarity and confidence.
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TX CE School License No.: Y00170
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