LeadsOnline
About
LeadsOnline develops and delivers investigative technology solutions for law enforcement agencies worldwide. Their products span digital evidence analysis, cellular and social media intelligence, crime gun intelligence, and ballistics solutions to help investigators solve crimes and build court-ready cases. They serve thousands of agencies globally across every stage of the investigative process, from evidence triage to suspect development.
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VenSearch Intelligence
Ideal Customer
- LeadsOnline serves law enforcement agencies of every size, from small municipal police departments to large county sheriff's offices, state agencies, and federal entities — explicitly noting that 'agencies of every size and mandate' use its platform.
- Its core investigative intelligence product is particularly valuable to property crimes units and detective bureaus that need cross-jurisdictional data.
Key Differentiators
- LeadsOnline positions itself as 'the nation's largest law enforcement investigations system,' claiming unmatched scale with 1.2+ billion searchable transactions across all 50 states and a network of over 22,000 reporting businesses — a data moat competitors cannot easily replicate.
- Its end-to-end suite spanning transaction intelligence, cellular/digital evidence fusion, and 3D ballistic identification is uniquely integrated under one vendor, reducing the need for agencies to juggle multiple platforms.
Industries Served
- LeadsOnline exclusively serves the public safety and law enforcement sector.
- Its customers include local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies — from small-town police departments to large county sheriff's offices and district attorney offices — as well as pawn shops, secondhand stores, scrap metal recyclers, and online marketplaces that are required by law to report transactions.
Service Coverage
- LeadsOnline operates primarily across the United States, serving law enforcement agencies in all 50 states, with a growing international presence.
- According to TA Associates, the company serves approximately 5,500 U.S. law enforcement agencies and global public safety organizations in more than 80 countries, with dual headquarters in Plano, TX and Montreal, Canada (the latter stemming from its acquisition of Forensic Technology Inc.).
Partnerships
- LeadsOnline maintains a formal partnership with eBay as an official eBay partner, enabling law enforcement to access eBay transaction data through automatic uploads into the LeadsOnline database.
- The platform also integrates with OfferUp for marketplace transaction data.
Company Size & Ownership
- LeadsOnline was founded in 2000 by Dave Finley and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
- Employee counts vary across data sources, but LinkedIn reports 201–500 employees and LeadIQ estimates approximately 182 employees as of mid-2026; post-acquisition combined headcount was reported at over 300 following the Forensic Technology deal in 2023.
Compliance & Certifications
- LeadsOnline's information security program is aligned with CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) requirements — the FBI's security framework mandatory for vendors handling criminal justice data — and with the AICPA Trust Services Criteria, which underpins SOC 2-style assessments.
- Its trust site states it is trusted by more than 6,000 agencies and 70,000 users annually under these frameworks.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
9 offeringsCellHawk
CellHawk is a cellular and social media analysis tool that links call records, GPS data, and activity data through clear visualizations to help investigators identify suspects. It includes a deconfliction notification feature that alerts investigators when multiple agencies are running the same phone number, enabling interagency collaboration. It was used by Tyler, TX Police Department to arrest a murder suspect.
Grant Advisory Services
Grant Advisory Services is a resource offered by LeadsOnline to help law enforcement agencies identify and secure grant funding. It is listed among the company's support and resource offerings available to agencies using their investigative technology solutions.
IBIS ClearCase
ClearCase is a ballistics triage and cartridge case processing tool that scales firearm evidence processing for law enforcement agencies. It identifies the number of firearms and calibers involved in a case and preserves trace evidence, replacing slow manual triage processes. Volusia Sheriff's Office is cited as a customer that used ClearCase to improve processing across a large, diverse county.
IBIS Solution
The IBIS Solution is a ballistics solution for forensic examiners that supports crime gun intelligence by linking firearms to crimes and connecting evidence across agencies. It is part of LeadsOnline's broader ballistics portfolio designed to help investigators process firearm evidence and deliver results that hold up in court. The solution includes rapid crime gun intelligence capabilities.
LeadsOnline
An investigative intelligence platform that helps law enforcement recover stolen property and solve crimes by connecting data from reporting businesses and other sources. Investigators can use it to identify suspects, track stolen items, and build cases that hold up in court. It is used by thousands of US agencies and has contributed to millions of investigations.
LeadSuite
LeadSuite is listed as a data, analysis, and digital evidence intelligence solution offered by LeadsOnline. It is part of the company's suite of investigative tools designed to help law enforcement agencies advance cases faster.
NightHawk
NightHawk is a digital evidence analysis tool that helps investigators analyze large volumes of digital evidence and visualize connections across data sources such as cell data, surveillance, and financial records. It is designed to surface leads and solve complex cases spanning multiple jurisdictions. The San Diego County District Attorney's Office and Joliet Police Department are cited as users who found evidence in millions of lines of data.
Quantum 3D Microscope
The Quantum 3D Microscope is a forensic tool that provides objective 3D analysis of ballistic evidence such as cartridge cases and bullets. It is designed for forensic examiners to automatically surface ballistic associations and link firearms to crimes with precision. It is part of LeadsOnline's ballistics solutions portfolio aimed at advancing crime gun investigations.
Toolbox
Toolbox provides law enforcement investigators with phone lookup capabilities, legal templates, and carrier guides to efficiently gather and document critical evidence. It helps investigators properly identify suspects by researching phone numbers and generating records preservation forms. An investigator cited using Toolbox to identify suspects in an abduction that resulted in a homicide.
Considering LeadsOnline?
Our team will work with you to determine if LeadsOnline is the right fit for your organization. From research and assessment through procurement negotiation and ongoing vendor management — we handle the entire process at no cost to you.