Prison Technology

How to put together a successful application, whether your facility is expanding a current program or starting from scratch

Facilities must create programs that are intentional and transparent

These digital tools have the potential to determine threats and even provide insights into the behavior and needs of inmates

Facilities must create programs that are intentional and transparent

From crafting policy to conducting a robust tech evaluation, here are some keys to success

BWC footage benefits – improved evidence, training, transparency, safety and reduced liability – far outweigh the costs

Training sessions in VR teach inmates coping skills before they’re released

Schuylkill County Prison requests $160K for 42 additional wireless access points, switches and cables to improve communication between iPads used by COs

The shift to video arraignments foretells how things might be done differently in the future

Best practices for procurement, deployment

The interactive dashboard provides daily updates and summary information about the current inmate population

"It's a people job. If you enjoy people, those inmates are people all day long. If you treat them fairly and with respect, you get respect"

Preparing inmates to stay out of prison after release is good for them, their family and friends, and society in general

The equipment allows 360-degree views of an imaginary world in two or three dimensions for shared adventures between kids and incarcerated parents

Providing access to web-based services can give parolees more freedom, and increase the effectiveness of their supervision and rehabilitation