An Overview of Electronic Technologies Used in Community Supervision

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Types of Electronic Supervision Tools, Limitations, and Target Populations

Types of Electronic Supervision Technology

House Arrest Units

Offender Tracking Systems (OTS)

Knowledge Check

Smartphone Applications

Knowledge Check

Ignition Interlock Devices

Continuous Remote Alcohol Detection Systems

Review

Summary

Section 3: Considerations for Choosing Technology

Considerations for Matching Technology to Offenders

Risk Level

Type of Offenses

Types of Release

Treatment Enhancement

Officer Considerations for Using Technology

Training

Workload

Contingency Plans

Legal Issues

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

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George Drake, MBA. During his 25-year career with the Probation and Parole Division in New Mexico, Mr. Drake served in a number of capacities within the agency. Starting as a line probation/parole officer in 1981, he learned firsthand the many demands of supervising a large caseload of felony offenders. He served as New Mexico's first Intensive Supervision District Supervisor beginning in 1988. In that capacity, he developed strategies to manage the state's highest risk offenders, including the implementation of an RF house arrest monitoring system. He became a Deputy Region Manager in 1997, a Region Manager in 1998 and was promoted to the Deputy Director of the Probation and Parole Division in New Mexico in 2003.

In January of 2007, Mr. Drake retired from government service and started a consulting company. He currently is under contract with the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center to provide technical assistance to agencies developing electronic monitoring programs.

Mr. Drake is best known for his pioneering work in offender tracking technologies. Before GPS satellites services were publicly available, he was working with scientists at Sandia National Laboratories to develop the offender tracking concept. His work has been published in engineering and corrections journals.

Mr. Drake holds a Master of Business Administration degree from New Mexico Highlands University with an undergraduate degree in Psychology.

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.