Training Description: 

Part 1:  ‎Become a Google Jedi: Mastering Google for Intelligence and Research -  Google is everyone’s go-to search engine, but most users only access a fraction of its true power. This session goes beyond basic searches, demonstrating how analysts can leverage Google’s advanced tools—and especially Boolean operators—to refine queries, force proximity between key terms, isolate exact phrases, and remove unwanted noise. You’ll see how these techniques elevate results when searching social media content, locating high-value academic material through Google Scholar, or conducting reverse image lookups. By exploring Google’s broader ecosystem and specialized datasets and tools, this lecture highlights how to construct precise, repeatable search strategies that surface deeper insights, accelerate analytical workflows, and strengthen open-source intelligence efforts.

Part 2: The Art of Asking: Writing Effective Prompts for AI Tools - 

Ask great questions, get great results. This lecture explores essential techniques for crafting effective prompts to maximize the potential of AI-powered tools, including conversational agents, research assistants, coding helpers, and task platforms. Attendees will learn strategies for breaking down complex topics, identifying relevant, and generating scripts to streamline workflows. This session provides practical insights into how well-structured prompts can enhance efficiency and improve results, regardless of the AI tools being used.

Presenter Biography:

Lauren Wagner is the Program Manager of Cybercrime and Digital Forensics for SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics. She delivers training and technical assistance to justice agencies on cybercrime investigations, digital forensics, and OSINT methodologies. Since 2005, Lauren has developed innovative techniques for leveraging social media and digital intelligence, contributing to hundreds of successful arrests and prosecutions. In 2009, she received the Award for Excellence in Instruction from California POST ICI. Lauren is passionate about equipping investigators with the tools and knowledge to tackle emerging cybercrime challenges. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-wagner-osint