Research Portal
Access anonymized historical case data for academic research, law enforcement training, and policy development. Our data supports evidence-based approaches to missing persons cases.
Request Research Access
Apply for access to our anonymized case database for academic research, policy development, or law enforcement training purposes.
Academic Partnerships
Explore partnership opportunities for universities, research institutions, and law enforcement academies.
Browse Archive
Search and explore our database of anonymized historical cases with advanced filtering and statistical tools.
Case Studies
Access educational case studies and training materials developed from our historical case data.
Statistics & Analytics
View aggregate statistics, trends, and analytical reports derived from our case database.
Data Export
Export anonymized research data in multiple formats for approved research projects.
Research Guidelines
Before requesting access to our research data, please review the following requirements:
Ethics Approval Required
Research involving human subjects data requires ethics board approval from your institution.
Data Use Agreement
All researchers must sign a data use agreement outlining permitted uses and security requirements.
Attribution Requirements
Publications using our data must properly cite LocateConnect as the data source.
Privacy Protection
Attempting to re-identify individuals from anonymized data is strictly prohibited.
Database Overview
Our research archive contains comprehensive data from resolved missing persons cases across Canada.
10,000+
Archived Cases
25+
Years of Data
13
Provinces/Territories
50+
Research Publications
Ready to Start Your Research?
Submit a research access request to begin working with our anonymized case database. Our team reviews requests within 5-7 business days.
Questions?
Contact our research team for assistance with access requests or partnership inquiries.