There is a fairly common misconception that Electronic Offender Monitoring is all about freeing bed space in jails. While this is certainly one aspect of offender monitoring, it really does just scratch the surface. I thoroughly enjoy engaging in conversations about all of the possibilities... more accurately, all of the benefits that agencies can gain through a properly structured monitoring program. A strong continuum of custody is vital, and electronic offender monitoring is the ideal supplement in many cases.
Adding pretrial alcohol monitoring for alcohol related arrests as a requirement for release from custody is an excellent tool to gauge the mindset of the offender from the time between arrest and trial. The same can be said of utilizing a pretrial GPS tracking program. For many programs, a reduced bond is allowed for acceptance of monitoring conditions.
For sentenced offenders, the addition of an offender funded electronic monitoring program can ease jail budgets (often providing a new revenue stream). Whether it be an alternative to incarceration, a supplement to a Huber program, or an added level to the continuum of custody, electronic offender monitoring is an incredible tool.
Electronic monitoring is also an invaluable tool for probation and parole agencies as an addition to the probation continuum, again with the potential to generate new revenue.
Adding pretrial alcohol monitoring for alcohol related arrests as a requirement for release from custody is an excellent tool to gauge the mindset of the offender from the time between arrest and trial. The same can be said of utilizing a pretrial GPS tracking program. For many programs, a reduced bond is allowed for acceptance of monitoring conditions.
For sentenced offenders, the addition of an offender funded electronic monitoring program can ease jail budgets (often providing a new revenue stream). Whether it be an alternative to incarceration, a supplement to a Huber program, or an added level to the continuum of custody, electronic offender monitoring is an incredible tool.
Electronic monitoring is also an invaluable tool for probation and parole agencies as an addition to the probation continuum, again with the potential to generate new revenue.