Look Beyond the RMS: Discover Hidden Leads with CrimeTracer’s Expanded Data Sources

Your CrimeTracer login page opens access to over a billion different data sources. As part of a series of helpful tips and tricks to make the most of your searches, here are some ways to enhance searching with expanded searches.

When you’re investigating a suspect, every piece of data matters. But if you’re only searching within your RMS (Records Management System), you could be missing critical leads. That’s why CrimeTracer goes beyond the RMS, pulling from a wider set of documents and data types to give you the full investigative picture.

From pawn tickets and phone records to address linkages, CrimeTracer connects the dots that traditional systems can’t. The result? Faster identifications, stronger leads, and more closed cases.

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Go Deeper Than the Basics

Your RMS is valuable, but it only tells part of the story. CrimeTracer enhances your investigation by tapping into non-traditional data sources that reveal hidden relationships, behaviors, and identities.

Let’s break down how this works:

📞 Match Phone Numbers to Multiple Known Addresses

A single phone number can be the key to unlocking a suspect’s movement, connections, and identity. With CrimeTracer, you can trace that number across multiple sources and link it to various known addresses—past residences, known associate locations, and more.

Use case: A suspect gives one address during an arrest, but a phone number tied to that suspect shows up at three other addresses in different cities. Now you’ve expanded your geographical net and uncovered potential accomplices or hideouts.

💰 Identify Aliases Through Pawn Transactions

People don’t always use their real names when pawning stolen goods. But CrimeTracer doesn’t stop at face value. By linking transactions by shared contact info, addresses, or identifiers, we help you uncover aliases and repeat offenders.

Use case: You’re investigating a string of burglaries, and a name pops up in pawn records that doesn’t match your suspect. But the phone number is the same. Suddenly, you’ve got a new alias and evidence of stolen property being offloaded.

🏠 Uncover True Identities Faster with Address Linkages

Address histories are powerful. CrimeTracer maps address linkages to help you understand who lived where—and when. By connecting people who’ve shared residences, or tracking an individual’s movement over time, you can paint a fuller picture of your subject.

Use case: A suspect using a fake name is linked to a known offender’s previous address. That connection might be enough to crack open their real identity and start building a stronger case.

Real Investigations Need Real-World Data

CrimeTracer was built for investigators who know that leads don’t live in silos. Our platform combines structured RMS data with real-world documents and connections, giving you a richer, more complete investigative toolkit.

Whether you’re chasing down a phone number, piecing together a timeline from addresses, or cross-referencing pawn records for stolen items, CrimeTracer helps you find leads faster, with fewer blind spots.

See What You’ve Been Missing

Ready to uncover what your RMS alone can’t show you? Log in to CrimeTracer today and start searching smarter. Need a walkthrough? Our support team is here to help you unlock the full power of your data—because the more you see, the faster you solve.

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