ROC WatchAI Video Analytics Software
ROC Watch is the video analytics platform for physical security and public safety, unifying AI-powered face recognition, gun detection, watchlisting, visitor management, and ALPR.
ROC Watch
AI Video
Analytics
See what others can’t. ROC Watch fuses biometric identity verification with tactical video analytics — delivering real-time decision intelligence everywhere.
Your proactive smart security layer.
Protect communities, facilities, and personnel with multimodal video analytics,
visitor management, and threat detection in a single pane of glass.
Deploy rapidly — no new infrastructure or additional manpower.
Any Camera
Responsible AI
Interoperable
System
Proven daily by America’s top
law enforcement agencies.
Faster Response Times
Faster Video Forensic Investigations
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Cameras Monitored with AI Threat Detection
Deployed by
DOD | DOS | US NAVY | US MARSHALS | FBI
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Law Enforcement
Be a Force for Good
ROC equips local, state, and federal law enforcement with multimodal Vision AI for identity, threat, and risk mitigation operations. Our high-fidelity algorithms unlock powerful capabilities spanning face recognition, gun detection, ABIS, latent fingerprint, and tattoo matching.
Real Time Crime Center
Accelerate Human Decision Making
ROC delivers AI-powered insights and video forensics to command and control. Edge-ready algorithms analyze thousands of video sources at warp speed, synthesizing data for brandished weapons, stolen vehicles, persons of interest, and more.
Safer Schools
Protect Every Kid in America
ROC Watch protects students and staff, so we can focus on what matters most—keeping our kids safe, happy, and learning. From watchlisting to weapons detection, we equip schools and universities with efficient, layered security and tenfold faster threat resolution.
Smart Cities
Build Smarter, Safer Communities
From connected buildings to entire smart cities, ROC integrates seamlessly into command and control centers, enabling city operators and authorities to detect threats, manage traffic, and enhance public safety with AI automation.
Military Bases
Extend Perimeters and Protect Assets
ROC supports the U.S. armed forces with operational Vision AI that amplifies situational awareness, friend-or-foe identification, and real-time decision making. Safeguard critical infrastructure with unified video intelligence, access control, and autonomous response.
Two ways to ROC Watch.
Modular smart security layer.
A single, intuitive platform that anyone can use, encompassing visitor management, video analytics, live alerting, and rapid response.
Deep integration with any OS, platform, or architecture.
Whether you’re coding for Mac OS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android, the user-friendly ROC SDK makes life easy for developers and integrators.
Built on common sense and common ground.
Deployed by the U.S. military and law enforcement, ROC is proudly made in America by a team of Army Rangers, NatSec experts, and technologists.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is ROC Watch and what does it do?
ROC Watch is an AI video intelligence platform that converts existing security cameras into a proactive smart security layer. Core capabilities in a single interface:
- 24/7 AI monitoring – human vigilance drops 95% after 20 minutes; ROC Watch never does
- Real-time gun and threat detection – the same algorithms proven by U.S. law enforcement
- Badgeless face recognition visitor management – no badge scanning, no manual ID checks
- Watchlist screening against banned individuals, sex offender registries, and criminal databases
- License plate recognition across 69 countries
- AI video forensics for post-event investigation
Works with any existing IP camera system – no hardware replacement or infrastructure upgrades required.
How does ROC Watch gun detection work in real time?
ROC Watch uses a deep-learning model trained on real-world brandished weapon scenarios - not static firearm images - to detect handguns, long guns, and rifles the moment they become visible on camera.
When a firearm is detected:
- An immediate alert is pushed to security operators with camera view, timestamp, and exact location
- Active-shooter response protocols - lockdown, PA system, law enforcement notification - can trigger automatically
- Security teams receive up to 10x faster notification vs. human-only video monitoring
In active shooter events, a weapon is typically visible before the shooter engages. ROC Watch provides those critical extra seconds for response.
What is badgeless visitor management and how does ROC Watch enable it?
Badgeless visitor management replaces physical credentials - badges, keycards, PINs - with face recognition. Enrolled visitors are automatically verified as they approach entry; no stopping, no credential scan required.
Simultaneously, every visitor is screened against:
- Custom banned-person lists
- National sex offender registries
- Criminal databases
Security receives an instant alert when a flagged individual is detected, with camera view and match confidence. Pattern-of-life tracking follows visitor movement across the camera network. No new infrastructure required - ROC Watch deploys against existing cameras and access control systems.
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Does ROC Watch require replacing existing cameras or security infrastructure?
No. ROC Watch is camera-agnostic - it layers on top of any existing IP camera system, including legacy analog CCTV converted via encoders. No new cabling, no camera replacement, no infrastructure investment required.
Integration options:
- Direct deployment against existing camera management or VMS platforms
- ROC SDK REST API for connection to access control, dispatch, and CAD systems
- ROC Watch Platform for turnkey operator interface
Deployment takes hours, not months. Most organizations are fully operational with AI monitoring within a single business day.
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How does ROC Watch watchlist screening work with face recognition?
Individuals are enrolled via mobile capture, kiosk, or operator-assisted workflow. As people enter camera coverage, ROC Watch compares detected faces against active watchlists in real time.
Watchlist types supported:
- Banned or restricted individuals - custom organizational lists
- Sex offender registries
- Criminal databases
- VIP or approved visitor lists for frictionless verified access
Alerts include face match confidence score, camera location, timestamp, and the matched watchlist entry. The same individual is tracked across all cameras in the network for pattern-of-life analysis.
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Why is 24/7 AI monitoring better than relying on human security staff?
Research confirms that human operators miss 95% of critical events after 20 minutes of continuous video monitoring - a fundamental limit of human attention, not a reflection of training or competence.
ROC Watch eliminates this blind spot:
- Analyzes every camera feed continuously, without fatigue
- No shift handover gaps, no distraction, no breaks
- Alerts arrive in seconds, not minutes
The operational model: AI detects, humans decide and respond. This augmentation approach gives security teams dramatically greater coverage without proportional staffing increases.
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What is the difference between ROC Watch Platform and ROC Watch SDK?
ROC delivers video intelligence through two complementary paths:
ROC Watch Platform:
- Turnkey security operations interface
- Built-in visitor management, live alerting, incident review, and reporting
- Designed for security operators and facility managers
- No coding required; deploys against any existing IP camera system
ROC Watch SDK:
- Programmatic access to all detection algorithms
- Designed for developers and system integrators
- Embed capabilities into custom applications, VMS platforms, or command-and-control systems
Both use the same NIST-ranked algorithms. Most enterprise deployments combine both: SDK for system integration, Watch Platform for operator command and control.
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What types of facilities and industries use ROC Watch?
ROC Watch is deployed across public safety, security, and critical infrastructure:
- Law enforcement - RTCC monitoring, patrol video intelligence, post-event forensics
- K-12 schools and universities - gun detection, visitor screening, license plate recognition
- Stadiums and large public events - crowd monitoring and access control
- Military installations - perimeter protection and base security
- Corporate campuses - visitor management and secure zone monitoring
- Healthcare facilities - restricted area access and patient safety
- Transportation hubs - airport and transit security, traffic management
- Smart cities - public safety monitoring and traffic operations
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How does ROC Watch support post-event video investigation?
ROC Watch includes AI-powered video forensics that dramatically accelerates post-event investigation:
- Text-descriptor search - describe a person or vehicle in natural language; ROC searches across all cameras and archived footage
- Query-by-example - submit a reference photo or frame, find all appearances across the camera network
- Timeline reconstruction - tracks a subject or vehicle across multiple cameras with timestamps and location data
What previously required investigators to spend days manually reviewing footage is compressed to minutes. Evidence clips export with metadata for case documentation and prosecution.
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