Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
Digital intelligence for real-world investigations.
At Can West Fire, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is used to collect and analyze publicly available information—such as social media content, news coverage, public records, and online data—to support fire and incident investigations. OSINT helps strengthen timelines, verify details, identify key connections, and uncover supporting facts that may not be available through scene evidence alone. When used alongside traditional investigative methods, it provides an added layer of clarity and intelligence to help deliver thorough, defensible findings. Our analyist has over 23 years experience conducting OSINT investigations.
OSINT Collection Methodologies
Monitoring online profiles and activities of subjects.
Social Media Intelligence
Using search engines to extract relevant information.
Search Engine Data Mining
Accessing government and legal documents available to the public.
Public Records Checking
Cross-referencing data from multiple sources for accuracy.