Opticon
AI-powered security intelligence platform that transforms correctional facility operations through distributed IoT sensor fusion, real-time threat detection, and actionable insights—addressing critical staffing challenges while enhancing safety, visibility, and incident response across housing units.
Staffing crisis meets aging infrastructure
Correctional facilities nationwide face severe staffing shortages while managing increasingly complex security challenges. Existing surveillance systems provide limited coverage, require constant human monitoring, and generate massive blind spots in critical areas.
- Officer vacancy rates exceed 30% at many facilities
- Critical incidents often occur in areas without direct supervision
- Traditional CCTV requires dedicated monitoring—impossible with skeleton crews
- Contraband detection relies on random searches and inmate tips
Force multiplication through intelligence
Opticon acts as a virtual security officer, continuously monitoring every housing unit and alerting staff only when actionable intelligence is detected. The platform augments—not replaces—correctional officers, allowing existing staff to focus on high-priority responses.
- 24/7 automated monitoring across all housing units simultaneously
- Real-time alerts for security threats, medical emergencies, contraband
- Integration with existing CCTV for unified security intelligence
- Reduces response times and increases situational awareness
Designed for Corrections: Opticon is purpose-built for the unique security and operational requirements of correctional environments. The platform respects constitutional rights while providing the intelligence tools necessary to maintain safe, secure facilities with limited staffing resources.
The A1 Sensor Module: Multi-Modal Intelligence in a Light Fixture
Opticon's core hardware is the A1 sensor module—a ruggedized, tamper-resistant device that integrates seamlessly into standard correctional facility light fixtures. Each A1 module combines multiple sensing technologies to create comprehensive coverage of housing units.
UWB Radar & IR Tracking
Continuous inmate position tracking and biometric monitoring. Detects vital signs, movement patterns, and potential medical emergencies (e.g., cardiac arrest, seizures) without physical contact or cameras.
Acoustic Threat Detection
High-sensitivity microphone array with AI-powered audio classification. Identifies sounds indicative of violence, weapons manufacturing, unauthorized activity, or distress calls in off-camera areas.
SDR Contraband Detection
Software-defined radio modules detect contraband cell phones, radio transmitters, and unauthorized wireless devices. Passive monitoring requires no active transmission—undetectable by inmates.
Platform Architecture
The Opticon platform operates through a secure three-tier architecture optimized for correctional environments:
Distributed A1 Sensors
A1 modules installed in housing unit light fixtures perform initial data processing at the edge. Raw sensor data is analyzed locally to reduce bandwidth requirements and enable air-gapped deployments. Only relevant intelligence is transmitted to the control center.
CCTV & Infrastructure Fusion
Opticon integrates with existing video surveillance systems, access control, and facility management infrastructure. AI algorithms correlate multi-source data to provide unified security intelligence and eliminate blind spots between traditional camera coverage.
AI Analytics Engine
Machine learning models trained on correctional facility data perform real-time threat assessment, behavioral pattern analysis, and predictive intelligence. The system learns facility-specific baselines to reduce false positives and surface actionable alerts.
Officer Dashboard & Alerts
Intuitive command center interface provides facility-wide security status at a glance. Real-time alerts prioritize by severity and direct officers to incidents requiring immediate response. Historical analytics support investigations and operational planning.
Zero-Trust Architecture & Data Protection
Opticon is designed for the most sensitive security environments. Every aspect of the platform prioritizes data protection, access control, and operational security:
- End-to-End Encryption: All sensor data is encrypted at the edge before transmission. Zero-knowledge architecture ensures even AF Labs cannot access facility data.
- Air-Gapped Deployment Options: Critical facilities can operate Opticon on isolated networks with no external connectivity—local processing only.
- Role-Based Access Control: Granular permissions ensure officers see only data relevant to their responsibilities. Full audit logging for compliance.
- Tamper-Resistant Hardware: A1 modules feature physical security measures, self-destruct on unauthorized access, and continuous integrity monitoring.
- Compliance-Ready: Platform designed to support HIPAA (for medical monitoring), legal discovery requirements, and constitutional rights protections.
Use Cases & Operational Benefits
Medical Emergency Detection
UWB radar detects cardiac arrest, seizures, falls, and other medical emergencies in real-time. Alerts dispatched before officers conduct scheduled rounds—critical minutes that save lives.
Violence & Assault Prevention
Acoustic detection identifies sounds of physical altercations, distress calls, and aggressive confrontations. AI correlates with movement patterns to distinguish genuine threats from routine activity.
Contraband Interdiction
SDR modules passively detect cell phone usage, radio transmissions, and unauthorized wireless devices. Pinpoints location of contraband for targeted searches rather than random shakedowns.
Manufacturing Detection
Acoustic signatures identify weapons manufacturing, tunneling attempts, and other unauthorized construction activity. Machine learning models trained on known manufacturing patterns.
Movement & Headcount Intelligence
Continuous tracking enables real-time headcounts, identifies unusual movement patterns, and detects unauthorized gathering or smuggling between cells. Integration with CCTV fills blind spots.
Intelligence & Investigations
Historical analytics support intelligence-led policing within facilities. Pattern analysis reveals networks, identifies leaders, and provides evidence for disciplinary proceedings or criminal prosecution.
Scalable & Modular Implementation
Opticon is designed for phased deployment, allowing facilities to start with high-priority housing units and expand coverage as budget and operational requirements evolve.
- Pilot Program: 1-2 housing units, 90-day evaluation
- Phase 1: Maximum security units, segregation, medical
- Phase 2: Medium security, general population
- Full Facility: Complete coverage, unified command center
Measurable Operational Impact
Opticon delivers quantifiable returns through reduced incidents, improved efficiency, and liability mitigation:
- Staffing Efficiency: Equivalent to 2-3 additional officers per shift
- Incident Reduction: 30-50% decrease in assaults and medical emergencies
- Contraband Interdiction: 60%+ improvement in cell phone detection
- Liability Mitigation: Documented response times, evidence collection
Correctional Facility Administrators • Technology Partners • Investors
Opticon is currently in development with pilot programs scheduled for Q3 2026. We're seeking forward-thinking correctional facilities interested in beta deployments, technology partners for integration opportunities, and strategic investors who understand the corrections technology market.
General Inquiries: contact@aflabs.kiwi
Available materials: Technical specifications, security whitepaper, pilot program details, ROI analysis