Prison Technology

Tech aiding contraband detection, COVID protection at Pa. prison

Converting postal mail into electronic communications is proving a lifesaver for Butler County Prison

Digital Edition: How technology improves officer and facility safety

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6 tips for implementing a body-worn camera program in corrections

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Key steps include creating a policy to govern bodycam use, choosing the most appropriate equipment and getting buy-in from COs

Stopping criminal activity in prisons with digital intelligence technology

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

How technology helped Oregon sheriffs save lives during COVID-19

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A SaaS-based software system enabled critical information sharing between the 36 member organizations of the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association

Considerations before implementing drone detection technology

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Maintaining security and safety is more than installing a product and collecting data

How tech can take the risk out of inmate calls

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A powerful digital tool detects illegal three-way calls, and automatically sends email alerts to authorities when they occur

Inmate tablets generating revenue, incentivizing good behavior, warden says

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The county prison board in April approved inmate use of about 350 tablet computers the prison received as part of a 2017 telecommunications contract

Ga. county's experience shows perils of ransomware

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When hackers hold computer systems hostage, police and corrections officers have to manage the fallout without the help of technology

The Connected Jail: How to increase efficiency and safety from intake to release

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With the right technology, command staff can enhance officer and inmate safety and facility security despite understaffing and tight budgets.

Fla. jail's tattoo database provides agencies more tools to ID

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The log of photos is helpful to LEOs in the field because it's another tool they can use to identify dangerous suspects

5 of the biggest challenges facing corrections in 2019

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As we enter the final year of this decade, these challenges should serve as a roadmap to identify opportunities to improve the field of corrections

Minn. jail upgrade doubles cameras, adds new technology for officer safety

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Sheriff Dan Hartog called the upgrades "the latest and greatest" in technology

Pa. warden considering using inmate canteen funds to buy body-scanning device

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While officials have said canteen funds are generally used for programs that benefit inmates, there is no policy dictating how that money must be used