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Did you know that one person in the US is arrested every three seconds? While this is a staggering figure, it’s undeniable that criminal charges are a common occurrence. People from any walk of life can be charged with a crime and locked away until their trial. Some of these people will be convicted and

Have you ever wondered how electronic ankle monitors actually work? If you have never had to wear one, you might have a few questions, such as: Why would someone need to wear an ankle monitor? What does it track? Can you exercise with an ankle monitor on? Is it listening to you? How do ankle

Are you new to having an electronic ankle bracelet? As technology advances, new tech emerges to improve different aspects of life. One of which is the electronic ankle bracelet, often used for monitoring people’s in-house arrests. They’re handy at enforcing rules that an individual needs to follow while they wear them. Probation ankle bracelets track

While people have long argued whether the justice system should be for punishment or for rehabilitation, keeping those who would have been dangerous from committing crimes again is the most beneficial route. Studies show that probation as an alternative to a prison sentence actually reduces recidivism rates and helps to get the lives of convicted individuals

Crime is an ever-evolving venture for the people that resort to it. As technology evolves, how people commit come crimes has changed. It’s time to take a page from the criminal’s playbook and follow their lead. The justice system has the daunting task of upholding and enforcing the law. Police, courts, and prisons have to work

If you or a loved one qualify for house arrest instead of a prison sentence, it can be confusing to understand what the rules are. Surely, you’ve got a lot of questions and need help answering them. You’re already doing the right thing by researching about house arrest and what it entails. Lack of research can

In the United States, there are more than 4.5 million people on probation or parole nationwide. This is nearly double the number of people currently in incarceration centers.  2.3 million people a year exit probation or parole after failing to complete the program. A Probation ankle monitor is not an uncommon sight.  You may use them

Demand for GPS ankle monitors has surged since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Courts have ordered an estimated 25-30% more prisoners to wear GPS monitors. Bail bondsmen are also part of the overall increase in demand. Defendants released on a bail bond are 28% less likely to fail to appear than defendants released on

Detention centers have hit the headlines this year frequently. In part due to the President’s controversial zero-tolerance policy towards immigration. While alternatives to detention (ATDs) have been in use since around 2002, they’ve increased in popularity and widespread use. This has been compounded by the recent scandals around the separation of immigrant parents from their children.