Industry news, policy changes, and regulatory updates in electronic monitoring
Recent high-profile cases highlight the complex role of electronic monitoring in balancing medical necessity with the imperative of secure offender supervision, challenging the capabilities of current technology.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was moved to home confinement in Brasília, fitted with an electronic ankle monitor, after a two-week hospitalization for bronchopneumonia, marking a significant development in his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro began a 90-day house arrest, equipped with a GPS ankle bracelet, after a severe lung infection prompted a Supreme Court reversal of his 27-year prison sentence.
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.