By W. Zachary Malinowski
Journal Staff Writer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island-based company has developed a GPS tracking system that could revolutionize the way law enforcement agencies track criminals across the state. And, in the end, the system could serve as an alternative to housing hundreds of convicted criminals and save the state millions of dollars.
“I’m pretty excited about it, in all honesty,” said Jon Houston, executive director of Justice Assistance, a nonprofit agency whose mission is to stimulate excellence in the administration of justice in Rhode Island. “I believe that this could be an absolute game saver.” Full Story”