August 19, 2009
GPS Not Total Solution to Prison Overcrowding
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says using global positioning satellite monitoring devices is a viable way to help reduce overcrowded prisons. But not everyone is sold on their reliability or usefulness. The department already uses 7,000 of the ankle bracelet transmitters and has found them useful in keeping track of registered sex offenders and parolees with gang ties. In addition, it helps officers quickly locate parolees so that in person searches or interviews can be conducted.
"It's been a very effective tool and a deterrent," said department spokesman Gordon Hinkle.
As many as 5,000 additional units could be used to reduce the state's prison population…
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