Code Four
Category: Computer Vision
AI platform for law enforcement spanning bodycam-to-report writing (REPORT), investigative search/intelligence (INSIGHTS), and mobile field capture (Flash) Code Four was founded in 2025. The company is led by George Cheng. Based in San Francisco, United States. Team size: 4. Total funding raised: $2.7 million. Latest round: Seed, $2.7M, 2025-11, led by AME Cloud Ventures. Key investors include AME Cloud Ventures, Y Combinator, Pathlight Ventures, Webb Investment Network.
- Founded
- 2025
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Team size
- 4
- Total funding
- $2.7 million
Value proposition
Reduces administrative burden by 80% through AI automation, enabling officers to focus on core duties while ensuring accurate, compliant documentation
Products and solutions
Code Four REPORT — AI police report writing from bodycam, transcripts, CAD/dispatch, notes, Code Four INSIGHTS — AI investigation/search across video, transcripts, entities, timelines, Code Four Flash — mobile field capture (notes, photos, report assistance), Drafting of warrants, affidavits, narratives, prosecutor jackets, Automated redaction and CJIS chain-of-custody
Unique value
First AI solution specifically designed for police administrative workflow optimization, combining computer vision with legal compliance frameworks
Target customer
Law enforcement agencies, police departments, and public safety organizations
Industries served
Public safety, Law enforcement, Criminal justice, Government technology
Technology advantage
Proprietary multi-modal AI processing (audio, video, metadata) with FBI CJIS compliance and end-to-end encryption
How they differentiate
Vs Axon Draft One: full visual+audio frame analysis (not audio-only), works with any bodycam vendor (no Axon hardware lock-in), transparent $50/officer/mo pricing. Broader stack includes investigation search (INSIGHTS) and field capture (Flash), with CJIS compliance and human-review safeguards (Easter eggs/source links).
Main competitors
Axon (Draft One), Truleo, Mark43
Key partnerships
Y Combinator (Spring 2025 / X25), AME Cloud Ventures (seed lead), Palantir Startup Fellowship, Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (corporate sponsor), Body camera integrations (Axon, LensLock, i-PRO, Motorola, Getac, others)
Notable customers
100+ US departments / nearly 140 agencies including Pocatello PD, Fayetteville PD, Pasco PD, Basalt PD, Meeker PD, Heber City PD, Amery PD, St. Mary's County SO, Forsyth County SO, Wilton PD
Major milestones
YC Spring 2025 (X25) cohort acceptance, $2.7M seed raise led by AME Cloud Ventures (Nov 2025), Scaled to 100+ / nearly 140 law enforcement agencies, Launched REPORT, INSIGHTS, and Flash product suite, Palantir Startup Fellowship, FBI CJIS-compliant AI platform
Growth metrics
100+ US departments (nearly 140 agencies per Jul 2026 press); $50/officer/month; ~65% avg report-writing time reduction
Market positioning
Niche player targeting police workflow automation with a focus on report generation, differentiating from competitors who offer broader public safety tech solutions
Geographic focus
Primarily serving US police departments, with a concentration in California and expansion plans mentioned in Y Combinator profiles
Patents and IP
No publicly listed patents as of 2025, but building IP through Y Combinator's legal framework
About George Cheng
Co-founded Code Four in 2025 after dropping out of MIT. Previously declined offers from major tech companies and met Dylan Nguyen in high school science fairs.
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Official website: https://codefour.us