Technology
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
Chronic turnover and staff shortages have prompted the sheriff to implement technology to help keep inmates safe in the wake of violations cited by the health department
These digital tools have the potential to determine threats and even provide insights into the behavior and needs of inmates
Tracking the success of rehabilitative programs is about to get a lot easier in the state of Maine’s correctional facilities
Inmates at the facility can send text messages to the outside via tablets, and some are abusing the privilege
Launched in collaboration with a local library, the program aims to connect families and instill a love of reading
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
William Davis Jr., who recently received a $20K settlement in the case, reportedly never alerted jail staff to the discrepancy
Free educational videos provide inmates with access to vital self-improvement tools
Data show COVID-related changes increased supervisees’ positive views on interactions, officers
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
Technology acts as a force multiplier to help investigators keep tabs on arrivals and expose potential conflicts
A SaaS-based software system enabled critical information sharing between the 36 member organizations of the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association
Maintaining security and safety is more than installing a product and collecting data
A powerful digital tool detects illegal three-way calls, and automatically sends email alerts to authorities when they occur
The county prison board in April approved inmate use of about 350 tablet computers the prison received as part of a 2017 telecommunications contract
When hackers hold computer systems hostage, police and corrections officers have to manage the fallout without the help of technology
The log of photos is helpful to LEOs in the field because it’s another tool they can use to identify dangerous suspects
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
Sheriff Dan Hartog called the upgrades “the latest and greatest” in technology
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
The Tennessee Department of Correction is leveraging educational technologies to improve employee performance and foster career advancement
Officials are also considering making prison mail digital to boost safety for staff
Upgrades include chips in inmates’ bracelets and scannable wall panels on detention pods logging when a CO checks in
The inmates were ordered to stay in their cells but left the cells anyway, entered the gallery and refused to return
Chief Greg Rees said the jail will soon start scanning the irises of all inmates as soon as they are booked into jail
Through the provision of efficient, detailed, real-time data, video analytics give correctional facilities the tools to identify threats and enhance safety
In the right hands, drones can be a powerful asset to any correctional facility, rather than a recurrent threat
A vehicle video surveillance system can alleviate COs and agencies of any liability in the midst of an unpredictable incident during inmate transport
Telehealth programs can increase inmate access to care, lower costs and allow inmates to be seen sooner
Once a properly-implemented video visitation becomes the norm at a correctional facility, contraband issues decrease while security improves
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