Prison Technology

IDOC implemented the predictive analytic tech following a series of severe assaults on staff

Corrections officers need a mix of technology, trained personnel and data sharing to dismantle criminal networks and activities within their facilities

Bringing the “connected officer” concept to life requires strategic thinking and thoughtful planning

The move stops short of addressing out-and-out cell signal jamming

Prison officials have long said that cellphones pose the greatest security threat behind bars

Data show COVID-related changes increased supervisees’ positive views on interactions, officers

Free educational videos provide inmates with access to vital self-improvement tools

Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks

The devices include both free educational content and paid services like music and family messaging

Technology acts as a force multiplier to help investigators keep tabs on arrivals and expose potential conflicts

Download a free Corrections1 guide on how correctional facilities can harness the evolving power of connected technology

Extraction and analytics technologies are helping corrections facilities access contraband cellphone data to stop crimes inside and outside prison walls