Industry news, policy changes, and regulatory updates in electronic monitoring
Recent contract awards in Scandinavia highlight a growing trend towards comprehensive, integrated electronic monitoring (EM) platforms that encompass a wider range of supervision modalities beyond basic GPS tracking.
National justice systems across Europe are increasingly adopting comprehensive electronic monitoring platforms, unifying diverse supervision needs from GPS tracking to home detention and alcohol monitoring within integrated technology suites.
Electronic Monitoring by the Numbers Electronic monitoring (EM) has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. criminal justice system. As courts and corrections agencies seek cost-effective alternatives to…
A Southern California man, already on parole and wearing a GPS ankle bracelet, has been sentenced to over seven years in state prison following a string of crimes, including vehicle theft and domestic violence, where his electronic monitoring data proved crucial.
Jordan Corrales, 24, received a seven-year, four-month prison sentence in Ventura County after his GPS ankle monitor data helped link him to vehicle theft, domestic violence, and a high-speed pursuit committed while on parole.
Alberta is expanding its electronic monitoring program, leveraging GPS ankle bracelets to provide victims with real-time alerts about offender movements, signaling a significant shift in community supervision.
Alberta is allocating C$4.1 million to significantly enhance its electronic monitoring program, introducing real-time alerts for victims and strengthening oversight of repeat offenders under community supervision.
Alberta's novel approach to community supervision integrates existing GPS ankle bracelet data with a new victim-facing mobile application, designed to deliver real-time proximity alerts. This analysis delves into the technical framework and operational challenges of enhancing victim safety through advanced electronic monitoring.
Jurisdictions are increasingly leveraging electronic monitoring systems to provide victims with real-time proximity alerts, transforming offender tracking into a proactive tool for personal safety.
Courts nationwide are increasingly leveraging GPS ankle monitoring technology as a condition of pre-trial release, aiming to enhance victim safety and ensure defendant compliance with bond terms before a verdict is reached.
A social worker in New Zealand admitted to deliberately misleading correctional authorities to allow an individual on electronically monitored bail to leave home, compromising the integrity of offender tracking protocols.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been granted 90 days of house arrest due to severe bronchopneumonia, reigniting discussions about medical exemptions and the efficacy of electronic monitoring in high-profile cases.