Offender Monitoring

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.

Recent incidents are prompting renewed discussion on the efficacy of electronic monitoring devices, particularly in juvenile justice programs. The technology's impact on recidivism hinges not just on the device, but on the support systems and human oversight surrounding it.

The Ministry of Justice implemented electronic monitoring (the electronic ankle bracelet) in 316 cases involving individuals convicted of misdemeanor criminal offenses, as...

In August 2021, Kang Yunseong, who had 14 prior convictions including sexual offenses, cut off his electronic ankle monitor and murdered two...

NASSAU, N.Y. (WNYT) — Authorities are in pursuit of Lamont Alexander Holmes after an ankle monitor was found on a dog.

1. Main points The Electronic Monitoring Statistics publication covers the use and delivery of electronic monitoring in England and...