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COVID-19 Crisis: Innovative Solutions to Manage Caseloads

Community Supervision, Public Safety /

Like you, TRACKtech is closely monitoring the constantly evolving situation, both internally and externally, as it relates to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Though there is significant uncertainty, we remain committed to supporting the industry we serve by providing solutions that focus on the health and safety of the corrections agencies, staff, clients and public. We understand […]

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COVID-19 Crisis: How To Support Your Recovery and Mental Health

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders /

The coronavirus crisis has already taken a toll on an individual’s mental health and addictions. While being self-quarantined, we encourage you to stick to your recovery plan with the help of online resources, including the following. RECOVERY DHARMA ONLINE – https://recoverydharma.online/ Recovery Dharma Online organizes daily meetings accessible via computer, smartphone, or dial-in. Together we

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Working Smarter to Lessen Demands of Case Loads and Improve Justice Reform 

Justice Reform /

A recently published article poses the question, “Could limiting the number of cases a parole officer handles improve the criminal justice system?  ” The Senate Judiciary B Committee has already passed a piece of legislation, which would limit the number of cases that parole officers are able to take on.” Many parole officers are overworked and in charge of

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Treatment vs Incarceration for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders

Emotional and Behavioral Disorders /

Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States (46.6 million) suffer from a mental illness in a given year. In the jail population, this is even more prevalent, as these people are not receiving the care they need. There is an estimated 2 million mentally ill individuals being booked into jails each year. The jail

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Sustainable Investments in Criminal Justice Reform to Save Billions

Justice Reform /

Criminal justice reform initiatives are aimed at fighting to reduce mass incarceration and the suffering incarceration has on populations. An article published by Forbes talks about improving the lives of millions and saving money by investing in criminal justice reform. According to the article, 6% of GDP ($1.2 trillion) goes to the direct cost of incarceration. They focus on bringing attention to the sustainable movements that hopefully will lower

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TRACKtech featured on CPR’S Colorado Matters

1 Comment / Press Release, Recidivism /

TRACKtech CEO, Michael Hirschman and a leading academic in the field of criminal justice, Joe Russo, were guests on Ryan Warner’s Colorado Public Radio (CPR) show, Colorado Matters.   Hirschman and Russo spoke about the pros and cons of current electronic tracking devices and how technology is changing the community corrections industry.   Listen to

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Ankle Monitor Technology Enhances Public Safety in North Carolina

Public Safety /

In Charlotte, North Carolina an article was published by the Patch Staff in relation to a business robbery. The business reported two men entering the store mid-afternoon to steal money. The store owner confronted the two, trying to grab one suspect but they quickly made their escape. No one was injured in the process. After the incident,

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Jail Conditions Worsening for Prisoners at Sullivan County Jail

Jail Overcrowding /

According to an article written by the Times News, a former inmate of the Sullivan County Jail in Tennessee filed a $3 million law suit over the conditions of the jail. The inmate recalls how dangerous and overcrowded the jail was, as well as being understaffed and lacking security. He also tells his story of how he was assaulted by a correctional officer

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The Fight for Affordable GPS Monitoring for Defendants

Community Supervision /

While awaiting trial in Arizona, defendants are being forced to choose between paying hundreds of dollars to live at home on a GPS monitoring system or wait for their trial in a jail cell. The Arizona Central published an article about defendants fighting back against the lack of affordable monitoring technology. One defendant, Robert Hiskett, could not afford the private company that supplied the

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