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Anti-Tamper Technology in GPS Ankle Monitors: A Technical Overview
Electronic ankle monitors—also referred to as GPS ankle bracelets or tracking devices—are central to modern community supervision programs across the United States and internationally....
Rochester Ankle Monitor Removal Spurs Police Outcry Over Domestic Violence Accountability
A Rochester judge's decision to remove an accused domestic violence offender's GPS ankle bracelet has ignited sharp criticism from local police, raising questions about accountability and victim safety within the justice system.
Courts Lean on GPS: The Evolving Landscape of Pre-Trial Supervision
As courts grapple with balancing public safety and due process, GPS electronic monitoring is increasingly deployed as a condition of pre-trial release, especially in serious felony cases.
See the Original ‘West Side Story’ with the Origins of Ankle Monitor
West Side Story is hitting the big screen again! More than 60 years after the original 1961 film premiered, Steven Spielberg is remaking...
Electronic Monitoring Programs See Broadened Adoption Across U.S. States
Electronic monitoring programs are expanding their reach across the United States. New contract awards highlight states' ongoing efforts to modernize offender supervision technology and partner with specialized vendors.
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Electronic Monitoring in US Pretrial Services: Technology, Policy, and Outcomes
Electronic monitoring (EM) has become a core tool in United States pretrial supervision programs, serving as an alternative to pretrial detention for defendants awaiting...
One-Piece vs Two-Piece GPS Ankle Monitor Architecture: Design Tradeoffs and Operational...
GPS ankle monitors used in criminal justice supervision can be broadly classified into two architectural categories: one-piece (integrated) and two-piece (modular) designs. Each approach...
Anti-Tamper Technology in GPS Ankle Monitors: A Technical Overview
Electronic ankle monitors—also referred to as GPS ankle bracelets or tracking devices—are central to modern community supervision programs across the United States and internationally....
When the Ankle Monitor Comes Off: Navigating the Gaps in Community...
The tragic death of an asylum seeker recently released from electronic monitoring highlights a critical, often overlooked challenge in community supervision: ensuring comprehensive support and follow-up when technological oversight ends, especially for vulnerable populations.
The Dual Nature of Electronic Monitoring: A Tool for Supervision or...
Electronic monitoring devices, designed to offer alternatives to incarceration, are increasingly at the center of debates regarding their application in contexts beyond traditional criminal justice, raising questions about liberty and oversight.
Beyond the Bracelet: Vancouver Fugitive Highlights Electronic Monitoring Challenges
The case of Brock J. Hamm, who evaded electronic tagging and remains at large after removing his GPS ankle bracelet, draws attention to the ongoing challenges in community supervision and offender tracking.
