AI in Criminal Justice

Coverage of artificial intelligence applications in criminal justice, including AI-powered electronic monitoring, predictive analytics in community supervision, risk assessment algorithms, and the intersection of AI technology with offender monitoring and rehabilitation programs.

California SB 871: Mandatory GPS Ankle Monitor for Domestic Violence Cases — What It Means for Electronic Monitoring

Senate Bill 871, the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (2025–2026 session), would push California toward continuous GPS monitoring in high-risk DV dockets. This industry analysis unpacks proximity alerts, victim notification, cost recovery, and what the trend means for GPS ankle monitor programs nationwide.

Mar 29, 2026 · 10 min read

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Bolsonaro Begins 90-Day Electronic Monitoring After Hospital Release

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has started a 90-day term of humanitarian house arrest in Brasilia, mandated to wear an electronic ankle monitor following his discharge from hospital. The arrangement is part of his 27-year prison sentence.

Mar 29, 2026 · 4 min read

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Electronic Monitoring’s Dual Edge: Balancing Supervision with Reintegration Challenges

While electronic monitoring expands as a community supervision tool, individuals under its watch frequently encounter significant barriers to employment and social reintegration.

Mar 29, 2026 · 4 min read

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UK £700 Million Electronic Tagging Expansion: GPS Monitoring Revolution in England & Wales

March 2026: Prisons Minister James Timpson announced the largest electronic tagging expansion in modern British history—GPS for tens of thousands on release, £100M immediate investment, up to £700M for probation by 2028/29, and a £5M domestic-abuse proximity pilot. Industry analysis for vendors and program leaders.

Mar 29, 2026 · 10 min read

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GPS Monitoring Technology 2026: Hardware, Software, Market Analysis, and Program Effectiveness

Independent analysis of GPS monitoring technology in 2026: hardware evolution, software platforms, vendor landscape, market dynamics, and effectiveness data.

Mar 28, 2026 · 4 min read

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GPS Analytics and Predictive Technology in Electronic Monitoring: How Data Reshapes Community Supervision

How GPS monitoring analytics are reshaping community supervision: NIJ-funded JHU/APL research on TRACKS, crime-scene correlation, vendor capability gaps, and procurement lessons.

Mar 28, 2026 · 11 min read

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Jurisdictional Shifts Drive Innovation in Electronic Monitoring Standards

For decades, the implementation of electronic monitoring (EM) in community supervision has operated within a fragmented regulatory landscape.

Mar 17, 2026 · 5 min read

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Beyond the Bracelet: The Enduring Challenge of Tamper Detection in Electronic Monitoring

Electronic monitoring (EM) systems are central to community supervision across North America and globally, offering jurisdictions a flexible tool for ma...

Mar 8, 2026 · 4 min read