LeoTech

LeoTech

Cloud-based SaaS for inmate communications analysis

Overview

LEO Technologies provides Verus, a cloud-based SaaS platform that helps public safety and corrections agencies monitor authorized inmate communications. Verus integrates with existing inmate phone systems, transcribes conversations with AI and NLP in near real time, and surfaces alerts and keyword-based insights for threat detection. It differentiates by focusing on authorized inmate communications with objective, non-protected criteria and by offering predictable per-minute pricing with implementation, training, and support included. Its goal is to help agencies identify safety risks, reduce threats, and uncover actionable intelligence from large volumes of audio data while maintaining auditable processes.

About LeoTech

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Why LeoTech is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Government & Public Sector

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • The Bureau of Prisons awarded LeoTech a five-year, $106 million contract on May 14, 2026.
  • LeoTech says Verus runs in more than 250 facilities and processed 4.2 billion minutes.
  • Chase Hallman joined September 9, 2026, adding corrections expertise and product credibility.

What critics are saying

  • BOP dependency is severe: one $106.7 million contract can dominate revenue through 2032.
  • Voice biometrics, facial recognition, and automated surveillance invite litigation and procurement freezes.
  • State bans on prison AI monitoring would cripple Verus and threaten LeoTech’s core market.

What makes LeoTech unique

  • Verus ION, launched July 31, 2026, unifies communications, biometrics, video, and legacy systems.
  • LeoTech’s products use corrections-specific ontologies, not generic security software, for agency workflows.
  • The company processes inmate communications in real time across authorized channels, strengthening investigative speed.

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Company News

Correctional News
Sep 9th, 2026
Leo Technologies names chase Hallman VP of Products.

Leo Technologies names chase Hallman VP of Products. Chase Hallman has joined Leo Technologies as Vice President of Products, bringing more than 25 years of law enforcement and public safety experience to the company's product leadership team. In his new position, Hallman will help turn feedback from customers and frontline personnel into product priorities, requirements and new capabilities across LeoTech's portfolio. His responsibilities include working with product, engineering, operations and customer-facing teams to align development with the needs of agency personnel. Hallman's background includes service with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). During his tenure with the GDC, Hallman led multimillion-dollar technology initiatives and helped establish and develop the GHOST intelligence program to improve the efficiency of statewide cellular assessments used to identify and disrupt contraband trafficking. LeoTech said Hallman's operational and investigative experience will help shape how the company develops and provides technology, including artificial intelligence and other intelligence tools, for correctional and other public safety applications. "Chase brings an exceptional combination of operational experience, industry knowledge, and a deep understanding of the challenges our customers face every day," said Elliott Broidy, Chairman and CEO of Leo Technologies. "Just as important, he shares our culture and our commitment to listening to the customer, understanding the mission and building technology that delivers meaningful results. Chase knows this industry; he knows the people we serve and he understands how technology can make them safer and more effective." Hallman holds a master's degree in public safety administration from Columbus State University. Stay ahead of the industry. Get Correctional News delivered free.

VocoLife
Jul 31st, 2026
Verus ION: AI unifies intelligence for public safety.

Verus ION: AI unifies intelligence for public safety. 2h ago · 0:00 listen · Source: The Manila Times Summary. LEO Technologies has launched Verus ION, a new AI-powered solution for corrections and public safety agencies. This system automatically connects information from various sources like communications, voice recognition, biometrics, and video. The goal is to unify intelligence that is often scattered across different systems. Steven Harpe, Chief Product and Technology Officer at LEO Technologies, notes that investigators typically manually gather information from many separate data sources. Verus ION aims to transform these disconnected sources into a single, actionable intelligence layer. Elliott Broidy states that this automatic delivery of intelligence allows staff to focus on preventing dangerous behaviors. The system is designed to help preempt crime or self-harm, solve investigations faster, and improve safety and efficiency. This could mean a more proactive approach to public safety and correctional facility management. This is an AI-generated audio summary. Always check the original source for complete reporting.

Associated Press
Jul 31st, 2026
LEO Technologies launches Verus ION, agentic AI solution unifying intelligence systems for corrections and public safety

LEO Technologies launched Verus ION, an agentic AI-powered intelligence and investigative solution for corrections and public safety agencies. The product automatically correlates information from communications, voice recognition, biometrics, video, and legacy systems into a unified platform. Verus ION addresses challenges faced by corrections agencies dealing with staffing shortages and expanding digital information volumes. The system analyses data from multiple sources simultaneously, enabling staff to identify and prevent dangerous behaviours before they occur rather than investigating incidents after the fact. The platform builds on LEO Technologies' existing intelligence tools, including Verus AI for communications analysis, Verus Voice AI for voice identification, and Verus Vision AI for video intelligence. It incorporates corrections-specific data standards and ontologies tailored to the sector. Verus ION is available immediately for new and existing customers.

Associated Press
Jul 29th, 2026
LEO Technologies launches Verus Vision AI to transform correctional cameras into active operational intelligence

LEO Technologies has launched Verus Vision AI, an artificial intelligence video intelligence solution designed for correctional facilities. The platform transforms existing camera infrastructure into operational intelligence by continuously analysing live video streams to identify developing risks such as crowd formation, assaults, falls, and unauthorised movement. The system provides real-time alerts to correctional professionals and uses facial recognition and gait analysis to identify perpetrators. It also automates inmate counting, which typically occurs 5 to 11 times daily, freeing staff time for other duties. Verus Vision AI supports compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act by identifying concerning behaviours and preserving evidence. The platform includes safeguards ensuring alerts are reviewed by qualified professionals before action is taken. The solution is available immediately to new and existing LEO Technologies customers.

GlobeNewswire
Jul 27th, 2026
LEO Technologies launches Verus Voice AI, giving corrections agencies a defensible way to stop Personal Identification Number (PIN) abuse in real time.

LEO Technologies launches Verus Voice AI, giving corrections agencies a defensible way to stop Personal Identification Number (PIN) abuse in real time. AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Today, LEO Technologies, launched Verus Voice AI, a new product within its Verus AI platform that converts inmate voice communications into actionable intelligence to detect inmates engaging in Personal Identification Number (PIN) fraud, prevent abuse, and improve facilities' situational awareness in real time. "Verus Voice AI changes that. Built on our proprietary LLM system, it identifies these violations immediately and gives correction officers the tools they..." "Personal identification codes and phones can be shared, coerced, or swapped amongst inmates, but a voice can't be," "Our agentic AI continuously builds and monitors identities across every call, so we're not relying on someone at a keyboard trying to catch exceptions across..." "PIN abuse has been one of the hardest problems to solve in corrections, and for years, the tools to stop it have been too expensive and too unreliable to..." "Verus Voice AI changes that. Built on our proprietary LLM system, it identifies these violations immediately and gives correction officers the tools they..." "Personal identification codes and phones can be shared, coerced, or swapped amongst inmates, but a voice can't be," "Our agentic AI continuously builds and monitors identities across every call, so we're not relying on someone at a keyboard trying to catch exceptions across..." "PIN abuse has been one of the hardest problems to solve in corrections, and for years, the tools to stop it have been too expensive and too unreliable to..." "Verus Voice AI changes that. Built on our proprietary LLM system, it identifies these violations immediately and gives correction officers the tools they..." Verus Voice AI uses cutting edge agentic AI technology to compile advanced voice biometrics and quickly recognize PIN abuse, identity fraud and unauthorized communications across large volumes of inmate call data. Verus Voice AI includes built-in safeguards to ensure findings are reviewed by qualified personnel before action is taken, surfacing alerts to investigators and facility staff as events occur and preserving human oversight and accountability throughout the system. "Personal identification codes and phones can be shared, coerced, or swapped amongst inmates, but a voice can't be," said Tim Anderson, SVP, Product Technology Officer at LEO Technologies. "Our agentic AI continuously builds and monitors identities across every call, so we're not relying on someone at a keyboard trying to catch exceptions across hundreds of calls a day." Verus Voice AI is built to identify PIN abuse by analyzing the voice on the call rather than the PIN used to place it. Monitored communications are a critical, but historically underutilized source of operational intelligence. A potential PIN violation surfaced by Verus Voice AI can be immediately cross-referenced against an individual's full history within the facility, using the broader Verus AI platform, giving staff complete context before they act. "PIN abuse has been one of the hardest problems to solve in corrections, and for years, the tools to stop it have been too expensive and too unreliable to keep up with the demands of a busy facility," said Steven Harpe, Chief Product and Technology Officer at LEO Technologies. "Verus Voice AI changes that. Built on our proprietary LLM system, it identifies these violations immediately and gives correction officers the tools they need to act." Verus Voice AI is available now to new and existing LEO Technologies customers. Agencies interested in a demonstration can request one at leotechnologies.com. About LEO Technologies LEO Technologies provides real-time, actionable safety insights for public, personnel, and correctional facilities. Its core platform, Verus AI, is a unified operating system purpose-built for corrections, bringing together communications analysis, video intelligence, voice biometrics, and unified operational data into a single eco system, all driven by a proprietary and custom-built AI system. The Verus AI platform includes Verus Vision AI, Verus Voice AI, and Verus ION, giving corrections agencies the tools to solve problems, automate operations, and keep staff and the public safer. For more information, visit leotechnologies.com Media Contact Tamara Weston [email protected]

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