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Today, law enforcement agencies and investigators face huge amounts of data from many sources—call detail records (CDRs), social media, financial transactions, encrypted messages, and more. Manually sorting through it all can take weeks and delay investigations.
CoAnalyst, Penlink’s AI-powered tool, helps speed up the process. It finds key information and surfaces connections in just seconds.
Here’s what that looks like in practice. Below are three real-world examples of how CoAnalyst has helped investigative teams move cases forward.
The Challenge
A multi-agency task force was investigating a suspected human trafficking operation. They had thousands of call records, social media messages, and financial transactions. Manually reviewing it all wasn’t realistic.
How CoAnalyst Helped
The Outcome
In just a few hours, investigators found the key suspects, tracked their movements, and uncovered a recruitment network that crossed state lines. That led to several arrests and the rescue of victims.
The Challenge
A homicide investigation had stalled because there wasn’t much direct evidence. Investigators had digital forensic data from a suspect’s phone, but there were years of messages, call logs, and emails to go through.
How CoAnalyst Helped
The Outcome
New leads came to light. Detectives were able to strengthen the case and present solid digital evidence in court. The suspect was arrested, and a five-year-old case was finally closed.
The Challenge
A law enforcement agency was working a drug trafficking case across several jurisdictions. The suspects used encrypted messaging apps, burner phones, and moved money across borders.
How CoAnalyst Helped
The Outcome
That information led to a coordinated raid, multiple indictments, and the seizure of millions in illegal assets.
These examples show how much AI can help when you’re working complex cases. CoAnalyst, part of the PenLink platform, helps teams:
Want to understand how CoAnalyst and PLX work together? Read this:
How PLX and CoAnalyst Work Together to Simplify Digital Investigations
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