S21 CCTV: Revolutionising Video Review In Digital Forensics

In modern investigations, time and accuracy are everything. That’s why at Semantics 21 (S21), we’ve spent over a decade pioneering media review technology – and now, we’re proud to introduce our latest innovation: S21 CCTV.

Developed in direct response to the needs of law enforcement agencies across the globe, S21 CCTV is changing how investigators process CCTV, bodycam, dashcam and mobile footage – faster, smarter and with greater accuracy than ever before.

We’re not new to this – hundreds of agencies around the world rely on us daily. We’re proud to be multi-award-winning, including recipients of the 2019 Queen’s Award for Enterprise and the 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise – two of the UK’s highest honours, recognising the transformational impact our innovations have had on policing, safeguarding, and justice.


Join a live webinar or book a demo with our team of former police officers and investigators.

Built With Investigators, For Investigators

S21 CCTV is more than just video playback. It’s a complete, AI-powered review solution that helps investigators find what matters – fast. You maybe familiar with tools like Amped Five or Brief Cam; we’re the alternative.


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It includes as standard:

  • AI-assisted detection of people, vehicles, number plates, and on-screen text (OCR)
  • Unmatched video enhancement tools: deblur, recolour, super resolution, shadow removal, and our exclusive anti-shake stabilisation for fast-moving bodycam footage
  • Automatic redaction of all but target faces for safeguarding and GDPR-ready exports
  • Broad codec support, fully offline operation, and built-in help – no steep learning curves or servers required
S21 CCTV displaying the results of all persons detected in evidence, filtering by colour of clothing.

Designed to work with standard police hardware, S21 CCTV is as powerful as it is practical – simple to use, affordable to deploy, and made for operational reality.

Proven in the Field

This isn’t just theory – it’s delivering results every day.

✅  During the recent UK riots, we provided S21 CCTV free of charge to help safeguard frontline officers and the public. One standout case – the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) – had originally budgeted two years to review footage. With S21 CCTV, they completed their investigation in just a few weeks.

✅  In a major international murder investigation, officers spent six weeks manually reviewing CCTV to find a white van. It was missed repeatedly – until S21 CCTV located it in seconds. The van was visible for just three seconds, turning a corner. That discovery played a vital role in securing a successful conviction.

S21 CCTV is already supporting investigations into missing persons, gang violence, human trafficking, riot disorder, homicide and more.

Built to Make Your Life Easier

  • Starting from just $149 per licence for site deployments, or $1,999 standalone
  • No special hardware or servers needed
  • Completely offline and secure – no cloud dependency or cloud storage required
  • No training required (but it’s there if you want it), with built-in help and rapid setup
  • Designed to be “cop-proof” – intuitive, fast, and frustration-free

Let S21 CCTV do the hard work, so you can focus on what you do best – catching perpetrators, rescuing victims, and protecting the public.

You Don’t Have to Take Our Word For It

Let’s be honest – marketing can sometimes feel like snake oil. That’s why we don’t expect you to rely on ours.

Our customers believe so strongly in our ethics, service, and software that they’re happy to speak with you directly about working with S21 and using S21 CCTV. So, if you’d rather hear it from a trusted peer than a polished pitch – just ask. We’ll connect you.

Semantics 21 products are trusted by thousands of investigators and hundreds of organisations across the world, including those mentioned above.

Until Now, Word of Mouth Was Enough

To date, every single customer has come to us through word of mouth – a testament to the trust we’ve earned and the results we deliver. But as we grow, we know this tool is too revolutionary to stay quiet.

S21 CCTV is already transforming investigations – and we want every force, every unit, and every officer who needs it to benefit from it.

Book a Call or Join Our Live Webinar Today

Request your free trial at semantics21.com/s21-cctv.

Your Next Step: Let’s Talk

We’re proud to support digital forensics professionals around the world – but we want to do more. If you’re involved in CCTV review, CSAM categorisation or transcription, we invite you to get in touch for a complimentary licence to try any of our tools. Training is included, and our dedicated support team will make sure you get the most out of the experience.

We’ll smash any like-for-like quote and never hit you with expensive annual price rises. What you see is what you get – powerful, reliable, investigator-driven software that just works.

We’ve spent years developing software to meet your needs. Now it’s your turn to see the difference for yourself.

Visit www.semantics21.com watch our webinars, or email info@semantics21.com to request your complimentary licence today.

Let’s offer the best protection possible to the public. Let’s close more cases. Let’s make the job easier.

Explore Our Other Innovations

We also offer powerful tools for:

  • CSAM categorisation and victim identification
  • Rapid CCTV review
  • The worlds largest CSAM intelligence database
  • Offline transcription of interviews, evidential footage and bodycam content
  • Automating your X-Ways Forensics workflow
  • Mental wellbeing, to protect your team
  • On-site triage and in-lab risk management


At Semantics 21, we’re here to help you do what matters most – solving crime, delivering justice, and protecting those who need it most.

Let’s make a difference – together.

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