About
LeadsOnline delivers a comprehensive suite of investigative technology solutions designed specifically for law enforcement agencies at every stage of a criminal investigation. From evidence triage and digital data acquisition to ballistics analysis and suspect development, the platform unifies critical tools under one ecosystem. Key product lines include LeadSuite for stolen property intelligence, NightHawk for digital evidence analysis, CellHawk for cellular and GPS intelligence, and the IBIS (Integrated Ballistics Identification System) Solution for linking firearms and cartridge cases across crimes and jurisdictions. The Quantum 3D Microscope enables objective, court-admissible 3D ballistic comparisons, while ClearCase streamlines ballistics case management. Investigators benefit from automated ballistic association surfacing, visual timelines, call record analysis, social media link charts, and enriched suspect profiles — all within secure, collaborative workflows. The platform's intelligence tools cut through data complexity so detectives can focus on actionable leads rather than manual data aggregation. LeadsOnline is purpose-built for law enforcement professionals including homicide detectives, crime gun intelligence units, forensic examiners, and digital evidence analysts. It also provides grant advisory services to help agencies fund technology adoption. With proven results in recovering stolen property and closing violent crime cases, LeadsOnline is the trusted backbone of modern law enforcement investigations.
Key Features
- Crime Gun Intelligence (IBIS): Links recovered firearms and cartridge cases across crimes and agencies using the Integrated Ballistics Identification System, accelerating gun crime investigations.
- Cellular & Digital Evidence Analysis: CellHawk and NightHawk tools extract, visualize, and correlate call records, GPS data, and social media activity to identify suspects and build timelines.
- Stolen Property Intelligence: LeadSuite connects law enforcement to a national database of transactions from pawn shops, secondhand dealers, and other sources to rapidly recover stolen goods.
- Quantum 3D Ballistic Microscopy: Delivers objective, court-admissible 3D comparison of cartridge cases and bullets, replacing subjective manual examination with precision forensic analysis.
- Integrated Investigative Workflows: End-to-end evidence management from triage through suspect development, including legal templates, carrier guides, and secure multi-agency collaboration tools.
Use Cases
- Homicide detectives linking multiple crime scenes through shared ballistic evidence using the IBIS network
- Digital evidence analysts extracting and visualizing cellular GPS and call data to reconstruct a suspect's movements
- Property crimes units recovering stolen goods by cross-referencing pawn shop transaction records against reported theft reports
- Forensic examiners generating court-admissible 3D comparisons of cartridge cases using the Quantum 3D Microscope
- Multi-agency task forces collaborating securely on shared investigative timelines, suspect profiles, and evidence across jurisdictions
Pros
- Comprehensive End-to-End Platform: Covers every stage of an investigation — evidence triage, digital analysis, ballistics, cellular intelligence, and case collaboration — reducing the need for disconnected point solutions.
- Proven at Scale: Trusted by over 5,500 US agencies across 80+ countries, with documented success stories in closing violent crime and stolen property cases.
- Court-Ready Evidence Standards: Tools like the Quantum 3D Microscope produce objective, defensible forensic outputs designed to hold up under legal scrutiny.
- Grant Advisory Support: Dedicated grant advisory services help agencies secure funding to adopt the technology, lowering the financial barrier for smaller departments.
Cons
- Enterprise Pricing Only: Designed exclusively for law enforcement agencies with no public pricing or self-service tier, making cost evaluation require direct vendor engagement.
- Law Enforcement Exclusive: Access is restricted to verified government and law enforcement agencies, so it is unavailable to private investigators, researchers, or commercial users.
- Complex Multi-Product Suite: The breadth of products (LeadSuite, NightHawk, CellHawk, IBIS, Quantum, ClearCase) may require significant onboarding and training investment to maximize value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of agencies use LeadsOnline?
LeadsOnline serves over 5,500 US law enforcement agencies of all sizes — from municipal police departments and county sheriffs to federal agencies — across 80+ countries worldwide.
How does the IBIS ballistics system work?
The Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) captures digital images of cartridge cases and bullets recovered at crime scenes and uses automated correlation algorithms to identify potential matches across a shared national database, helping link firearms to multiple crimes.
What is CellHawk used for?
CellHawk is LeadsOnline's cellular intelligence tool that helps investigators analyze call detail records, GPS ping data, and cell tower information through intuitive visual maps and timelines, enabling faster suspect identification and movement tracking.
Does LeadsOnline help with grant funding?
Yes. LeadsOnline offers Grant Advisory Services to help law enforcement agencies identify and apply for federal and state grants that can fund the purchase of investigative technology solutions.
How does LeadsOnline support stolen property recovery?
Through its LeadSuite and national transaction database, LeadsOnline aggregates records from pawn shops, secondhand dealers, and other resale channels, enabling investigators to quickly match stolen items to buyer or seller identities and recover property.
