Adopters

Organizations and agencies using CAC Ontology in their investigations and operations.

Current Adopters

The CAC Ontology is being adopted by law enforcement agencies, hotline organizations, and research institutions worldwide. This page will be updated as more organizations adopt the ontology.

Become an Adopter

If your organization is using CAC Ontology, we’d love to hear from you! Becoming a listed adopter helps:

• Showcase the ontology’s real-world applications
• Build community connections
• Demonstrate impact and value
• Encourage further adoption

How to Be Listed

To be listed as an adopter:

1. Contact the project maintainers through GitHub Issues or Contact page
2. Provide:
   • Organization name
   • Brief description of use case
   • Optional: Logo and website link
   • Optional: Testimonial or case study
3. Review and approval by project maintainers

Use Cases

Adopters are using CAC Ontology for:

• Investigation Modeling - Structuring investigation data and evidence
• Multi-Agency Coordination - Sharing information across jurisdictions
• Report Management - Processing and analyzing tips and reports
• Legal Documentation - Supporting prosecution and legal processes
• Research and Analysis - Academic research and pattern analysis
• Tool Development - Building applications and integrations

Benefits of Adoption

Organizations adopting CAC Ontology benefit from:

• Standardization - Common data model for investigations
• Interoperability - Compatibility with CASE and UCO tools
• Validation - Built-in SHACL validation for data quality
• Community Support - Access to community resources and expertise
• Continuous Improvement - Regular updates and enhancements

Support for Adopters

Adopters have access to:

• Community forums and discussions
• Technical documentation
• Example files and use cases
• Training materials (when available)
• Direct support channels

Related Information

• Join the Community
• Community Overview
• Contact - To become a listed adopter