What information does the Law Enforcement Agency Data System (LEADS) provide?

The Law Enforcement Agency Data System (LEADS) is designed to provide critical information pertaining to criminal justice. It primarily offers Illinois criminal history record information for both adults and juveniles. This encompasses data such as arrests, charges, and convictions, allowing law enforcement and authorized entities to access comprehensive and updated criminal records. This information is essential for making informed decisions regarding public safety, criminal investigations, and various legal proceedings. The focus of LEADS on criminal history distinguishes it from other databases that may track different types of information, such as social service referrals, educational records, or child neglect statistics, which are not within LEADS' purview.