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Community corrections agencies are responsible for managing sensitive personal data—everything from GPS location and behavioral health records to communications between individuals and their families. Managing this responsibility carefully helps prevent...

While bail has often determined who stays in jail and who goes home, pretrial services offer another option—focusing on what people need to show up for court and continue with...

Editor’s Note (2025):Since this article was first published, the field of location monitoring has continued to evolve. While the post refers to “GPS tracking,” today’s systems often use a combination...

GPS and location tracking technology keep moving forward, shaped by demands across all industries—from public safety and logistics to everyday consumer use. As expectations rise for accuracy, reliability, and smarter...

The Criminal Justice Testing and Evaluation Consortium, a program of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), released a comprehensive four-part research series on technologies that support agencies tasked with monitoring...

The National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Criminal Justice Testing and Evaluation Consortium released the brief Location Tracking Systems for Community Supervision, which includes insights into how location tracking systems are...

Community supervision across the United States is undergoing a transformation, driven by legislative reforms that prioritize rehabilitation and support. Traditional probation systems once relied heavily on in-person check-ins and manual...

The field of electronic monitoring technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by innovative digital solutions that are reshaping how we approach supervision and rehabilitation. As technology continues to evolve,...

A concise synopsis, has been developed based on the Alcohol and Drug Monitoring for Community Supervision brief released by the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Criminal Justice Testing and Evaluation...