TraceLabs

Trace Labs is a nonprofit organization that utilizes crowdsourced open source intelligence (OSINT) to help find missing persons. The organization has developed a platform called 'Search Party' which enables the community to collect and process OSINT during virtual operations. This approach allows anyone around the world to use their cyber skills for good. Trace Labs has coordinated OSINT investigations into missing persons cases from all around the world, assisting dozens of law enforcement agencies. The organization has run OSINT Search Parties internationally, bringing together thousands of skilled investigators, hackers, and enthusiasts to help find missing persons. With a community of over 24,576 members, Trace Labs is harnessing the power of community to reunite families. The organization's technical implementation details include the use of a virtual platform to facilitate global collaboration and the application of OSINT techniques to gather and analyze information. Specific use cases include assisting law enforcement agencies with missing persons cases and providing a platform for skilled investigators to contribute to the search efforts. Unique differentiators include the organization's crowdsourced approach and its focus on training members in OSINT tradecraft.