# LeadsOnline

> LeadsOnline supplies investigative data, digital evidence analysis software and ballistic identification technology to law enforcement. Founded in 2000 to digitize secondhand-business reporting, the Plano-based company now combines transaction searches, cellular and social data analysis, automated cartridge case triage and 3D microscopy for agencies worldwide.

- **Founded:** 2000
- **Headquarters:** Plano, United States
- **Founders:** Dave Finley (Founder and former CEO)
- **Products:** LeadsOnline, LeadSuite, CellHawk, NightHawk, Toolbox
- **Notable:** Expanded from secondhand reporting into investigative intelligence, cellular analytics and ballistic identification., Serves agencies and public safety organizations in more than 80 countries, according to TA., Acquired Forensic Technology in September 2023, adding IBIS and 3D forensic expertise.

## Products & services

- **LeadsOnline** — Nationwide secondhand transaction intelligence, saved searches, person-of-interest monitoring and cross-jurisdictional investigation tools.
- **LeadSuite** — Unified investigative platform connecting agency systems, external intelligence and LeadsOnline data; marketed with AI-guided case prioritization and recommended next steps.
- **CellHawk** — Analysis and visualization of call detail records, tower dumps, GPS logs and device extraction data. Hawk Analytics was acquired in 2022.
- **NightHawk** — Digital evidence fusion, synchronized maps and timelines, link analysis and presentation tools. Acquired through Nighthawk.Cloud in 2024.
- **Toolbox** — Free resource hub for verified law enforcement, including phone lookup tools, legal-demand templates and provider guidance.
- **IBIS** — Ballistic imaging and correlation technology, including BrassTrax, BulletTrax, MatchPoint and network infrastructure; used in ATF’s NIBIN program.
- **IBIS ClearCase** — Automated cartridge case triage: caliber prediction, grouping and selection of candidates for further ballistic comparison.
- **Quantum 3D Microscope** — 3D surface measurement, virtual comparison microscopy and quantitative analysis for firearm and toolmark examiners.
- **Training, support and grant advisory services** — Product training, technical support, coaching and assistance with public safety funding applications.

## Achievements

- Expanded from secondhand reporting into investigative intelligence, cellular analytics and ballistic identification.
- Serves agencies and public safety organizations in more than 80 countries, according to TA.
- Acquired Forensic Technology in September 2023, adding IBIS and 3D forensic expertise.
- Introduced IBIS ClearCase in October 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Published guidance on connected-vehicle eSIMs and their relevance to digital investigations.
- **2026-06** — Published a story about Hawaii’s first NIBIN site, named in honor of Officer Suzanne O.
- **2026-05** — Published a Newark Police Department ballistics case study discussing its August 2025 milestone of 6,000 confirmed NIBIN hits.
- **2026-03** — Published the San Diego DA NightHawk case study describing 65 burglary cases closed during a six-month investigation.

## Links

- Website: https://leadsonline.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadsonline
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/LeadsOnlineLLC
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadsOnline
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadsOnline

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Last updated: 2026-10-24