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Every investigation is different. Every agency has unique needs. Explore customer stories, webinars, blogs, expert insights, and product resources designed to help agencies advance investigations, stay informed, and deliver results that matter to the communities they serve.

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Plano Police Department

Carjacker Caught in Minutes

A Detective at Plano, TX Police Department was able to recover an elderly individual's stolen iPhone and obtain a warrant for the suspect using LeadsOnline.

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Harris County, TX Fire Marshal

Arson Suspect Confesses

Harris County, TX Fire Marshal had quickly developed a suspect when investigating a residential house fire and burglary, but the suspect denied having any part in either incident when interviewed.

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State Criminal Task Force

Multiple Firearm Thefts Solved

Detective William Castleman of the Bedford County TN Sheriff's Office was working two separate cases in which the same individual had stolen guns from friends of his to pay for a 'bad habit.'

Case Studies

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San Diego District Attorney's Office

Building and Prosecuting Cases with Strong Digital Evidence

This case study documents how the San Diego DA's office leverages NightHawk® technology to identify and collect digital evidence for prosecutions, showcasing practical applications of digital forensics tools in strengthening case outcomes.

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Joliet Police Department

Illinois Police Department Accelerates Justice

This document showcases how the Joliet Police Department leverages NightHawk® technology to enhance investigative capabilities, demonstrating practical applications of digital tools in law enforcement operations to improve efficiency and outcomes.

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Fort Wayne Police Department

Fort Wayne PD Enhances Investigations

Discover how Fort Wayne Police Department utilizes advanced digital forensics technology to strengthen their investigative processes and improve case outcomes.

Webinars

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IBIS

2024

IBIS 3.2 New Features

Discover the latest enhancements in IBIS version 3.2, including faster correlation reviews, seamless data interchange capabilities, and improved ballistics analysis workflows for your crime lab.

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MatchPoint

2024

IBIS v3.2 – Faster Correlation Reviews and Seamless Data Interchange

Learn about the performance improvements in IBIS v3.2 that streamline correlation review workflows and enable seamless data interchange between systems for more efficient ballistics analysis.

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IBIS

BulletTrax

2024

Acquiring a Pristine Bullet with IBIS BulletTrax v3.2.0

Step-by-step guidance on using the new IBIS BulletTrax v3.2.0 system to capture high-quality bullet evidence for optimal ballistics comparison and identification.

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Brochures

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CellHawk

2024

CellHawk One Sheet

Comprehensive overview of CellHawk's advanced cell tower analysis and mobile device forensics capabilities for law enforcement investigations.

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LeadsOnline

2025

LeadsOnline Product Brief

Comprehensive overview of LeadsOnline's investigation platform featuring property tracking, person searches, and automated lead generation capabilities for law enforcement.

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LeadsOnline

2025

LeadsOnline Canada Product Brief

Comprehensive overview of LeadsOnline's investigation platform tailored for Canadian law enforcement agencies with property tracking and lead generation capabilities.

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Videos

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LeadsOnline

2025

Who We Are: LeadsOnline

We're equipping law enforcement agencies with the tools and data they need to advance cases faster.

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LeadSuite

2025

Introducing LeadSuite

LeadSuite is your single investigative platform that unifies information from your agency's existing RMS, NCIC, third-party data, and LeadsOnline's own unique transaction data.

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ClearCase

2025

ClearCase

ClearCase is a revolutionary advancement in crime gun investigation, offering ease, objectivity and reliability in the triage and analysis of cartridge cases.

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Blogs

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How to Write Effective Public Safety Grants: Key Takeaways and Expert Tips for Law Enforcement Agencies

Grant Writing

March 25, 2026

How to Write Effective Public Safety Grants: Key Takeaways and Expert Tips for Law Enforcement Agencies

LeadsOnline partnered with the Justice Clearinghouse to host a webinar on writing effective public safety grants. This article summarizes expert tips on funding sources, proposal structure, budgeting, SMART goals, common mistakes, and sustainability planning.

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Every Action Leaves a Digital Footprint — And Modern Investigations Should Start There

Law Enforcement Technology

March 10, 2026

Every Action Leaves a Digital Footprint — And Modern Investigations Should Start There

Digital evidence is no longer supplemental — it leads modern investigations. Learn how law enforcement agencies use CDRs, location intelligence, ALPR, and CellHawk to unify fragmented digital data and solve cases faster.

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When Gun Violence Repeats: Why People, Places, and Firearms All Matter

Crime Gun Intelligence

March 1, 2026

When Gun Violence Repeats: Why People, Places, and Firearms All Matter

New research using NIBIN ballistic intelligence reveals how gun violence clusters in space and time — and what that means for proactive, prevention-oriented law enforcement strategies.

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LeadsOnline

Plano Police Department

Carjacker Caught in Minutes

A Detective at Plano, TX Police Department was able to recover an elderly individual's stolen iPhone and obtain a warrant for the suspect using LeadsOnline.

LeadsOnline

Harris County, TX Fire Marshal

Arson Suspect Confesses

Harris County, TX Fire Marshal had quickly developed a suspect when investigating a residential house fire and burglary, but the suspect denied having any part in either incident when interviewed.

LeadsOnline

State Criminal Task Force

Multiple Firearm Thefts Solved

Detective William Castleman of the Bedford County TN Sheriff's Office was working two separate cases in which the same individual had stolen guns from friends of his to pay for a 'bad habit.'

NightHawk

District Attorney Office

Speed of Analysis and Cost Savings

Using NightHawk, investigators analyzed digital evidence and visualized connections that led to solving a complex burglary case spanning multiple jurisdictions.

CellHawk

Tyler, TX Police Department

CellHawk Analysis Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect

In April of 2023, a missing person report was made to the Tyler Police Department.

LeadsOnline

Fayette County, GA Sheriff's Office

Investigation Leads to 20-Year Prison Sentence

When the Fayette County, GA Sheriff's office began investigating an armed robbery that occurred in their area, they had only the description of two suspects and a phone number.

LeadsOnline

Mountain Brook Alabama PD

Saved Search Notification Leads to Same-Day Arrest

Detective Brook Nichols of Mountain Brook Alabama PD received an email letting them know that a stolen computer had been pawned.

LeadsOnline

High Point, NC Police Department

Homicide Case Solved with LeadsOnline

Detective Dan Sellers of High Point, NC Police Department ran a murder victim through LeadsOnline and found that he was an avid pawn shop patron

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Charlottesville, VA Police Department

Person of Interest Notification Leads to Arrest

A suspect of a Rolex watch theft in Charlottesville, VA had warrants for his arrest in multiple counties.

LeadsOnline

Colorado Springs Police Department

Jewelry Stolen from Assisted Living Home Returned on Victim's 98th Birthday

Officer Nate Ferrari from Colorado Springs Police Department was assigned to a case in which a resident of an assisted living facility had been a victim of a theft in her room.

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Memphis, TN Police Department

Stolen Firearm Recovered 19 Years Later

Detective Matthew Davidson of the Memphis, TN Police Department received an email notification from LeadsOnline on 9/19/2023. The notification was regarding the pawn of a shotgun in Paducah, KY, almost 200 miles away from Memphis.

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Bowling Green Police Department

Scammers Using Identification Forgery Found

A Kentucky police detective used LeadsOnline to identify and track scammers who used fake identification and stolen payment information to defraud a local pawn shop of over $2,000.

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Franklin Police Department

$150,000 Grand Larceny Suspect Identified

A Franklin Police detective leveraged LeadsOnline's nationwide pawn database to identify and confirm a suspect involved in a major theft case exceeding $150,000 in stolen goods.

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Tulsa Police Department

Criminal Returned to Federal Prison

A detective used pawn records to identify a probation violator who had threatened a colleague's life, leading to swift arrest.

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Mason City Police Department

$12,000 Burglary Suspect Identified Through ecoATM

Illinois police used LeadsOnline to identify a burglary suspect with only a first name by locating cell phone sales records at an ecoATM, later confirmed through surveillance footage.

NightHawk

Homicide Investigation Unit

Time Savings and Ease of Use

A homicide detective used NightHawk to analyze phone data from a victim and suspects, reducing analysis time from weeks to minutes and quickly placing a suspect's device at the crime scene.

NightHawk

Criminal Investigations Unit

Finding Missing Connections and Intermediaries

A detective used NightHawk to analyze phone records from a shooting investigation and discovered a previously unknown intermediary connecting the main suspect to persons of interest, leading to an additional arrest.

LeadsOnline

Arlington Police Department

Stolen Property Leads to Capital Murder Conviction

A Texas police department solved a double homicide case with no initial leads by using LeadsOnline to identify stolen property pawned by the suspect, ultimately leading to a capital murder conviction.

NightHawk

Law Enforcement Agency

Homicide Case Solved with NightHawk

An investigator used NightHawk to analyze phone records from a homicide case, quickly identifying communication patterns and device locations that would have taken weeks to compile manually.

LeadsOnline

Woodstock Police Department

Felony Warrant Issued for Identification Forgery

At an equipment rental business in Woodstock, AL, a concrete saw and generator were rented under a fake name and driver's license number. The stolen items were recovered within 48 hours using LeadsOnline.

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Crystal Lake, IL Police Department

90% of Stolen Jewelry from Sexual Assault Case Recovered

Detective Jeffrey Mattson utilized LeadsOnline to recover 90 percent of jewelry stolen during a sexual assault investigation, demonstrating the platform's effectiveness in locating stolen property.

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Prince George's County Police Department

$50,000 of Scrap Metal Theft Uncovered

Over the course of ten days, Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department responded to three reports involving breaking and entering and theft of A/C units.

LeadsOnline

Virginia Beach Police Department

Felony Charges Issued for Metal Theft at Funeral Home

Detective Benjamin Hoke from Virginia Beach Police Department was assigned a case from a local funeral home where brass vases were being stolen. Using LeadsOnline, he identified a suspect linked to over 70 thefts.

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Cheverly Police Department

Home Invasion Suspect Identified

Officers from the Cheverly Police Department investigated breaking and entering incidents in Prince George's County. Using LeadsOnline, detectives recovered over $30,000 in stolen property and identified a suspect connected to multiple burglaries.

CellHawk

Tyler Police Department

CellHawk Analysis Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect

In April 2023, Tyler PD used CellHawk during a trial period to investigate a missing person case. The platform's analysis ultimately led to the arrest of a murder suspect.

LeadsOnline

Howard County Police Department

Carjacking and Robbery Solved

Howard County PD solved a carjacking and robbery case at a gas station by leveraging LeadsOnline's investigative capabilities. A stolen cell phone left in the stolen vehicle pinged at a scrap yard, where detectives discovered transaction records and photographs linking the suspect to the crime scene.

NightHawk

Homicide Investigation Unit

Time Savings and Ease of Use

A homicide detective used NightHawk to analyze phone data records from a victim and suspects. By visualizing tens of thousands of rows of data through the software, they identified communication patterns and device locations in minutes rather than weeks, ultimately placing the suspect's device at the murder scene.

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San Diego District Attorney's Office

Building and Prosecuting Cases with Strong Digital Evidence

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NightHawk

Joliet Police Department

Illinois Police Department Accelerates Justice

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NightHawk

Fort Wayne Police Department

Fort Wayne PD Enhances Investigations

Discover how Fort Wayne Police Department utilizes advanced digital forensics technology to strengthen their investigative processes and improve case outcomes.

LeadsOnline

Fort Wayne Police Department

Fort Wayne PD Streamlines Pawn Shop Reporting

A city ordinance requires pawn shops and other secondhand marketplaces in Fort Wayne to report their transactions, a time-consuming process for both these types of businesses and local investigators.