Category Archives: Monitoring Operations

BI Monitoring Operations Sets High Standard

Posted on May 7, 2013
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Success in offender monitoring requires attention to detail, especially when it comes to monitoring operations and a call center that supports correctional agencies. At stake are public and supervising officer safety as well as offender accountability. When an agency or … More →

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9 things to consider when selecting an electronic monitoring provider

Posted on March 8, 2013
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For community corrections agencies, selecting an electronic monitoring provider is a critical decision involving a long-term commitment with a partner to support your public safety efforts. The following are nine important considerations when selecting your next electronic monitoring provider. OEM: … More →

Posted in Monitoring Operations, Monitoring Technology

California lawmakers propose tough law for GPS tampering

Posted on February 22, 2013
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California lawmakers have vowed legislation to make tampering with their electronic tracking devices a crime that sends offenders back to prison. The legislation was prompted an increase in the number of sex offenders violating parole and tampering with their GPS … More →

Posted in Monitoring Operations, Monitoring Technology

BI provides offender monitoring technology and services to Colorado criminal justice agencies

Posted on February 14, 2013
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Recently, the Colorado Department of Corrections and the Colorado State Judicial Department selected BI Incorporated to provide monitoring services and products to support supervision of the state’s probationers and parolees. BI will supply approximately 1,400 offender monitoring systems, including equipment … More →

Posted in Monitoring Operations, Monitoring Technology

Community partner Bridgeway helps BI DRC program

Posted on November 16, 2012
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To cope with high recidivism and institutional overcrowding, many states and counties are looking for smart alternatives. Day reporting is one such alternative. With day reporting, parolees or probationers are directed to a Day Reporting Center for ongoing and intensive … More →

Posted in Monitoring Operations, Reentry

National Institute of Justice editor: EM reduces recidivism

Posted on November 14, 2012
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In the American Correctional Association’s Corrections Today, Philip Bulman, a writer and editor at the National Institute of Justice, writes that electronic monitoring can significantly reduce the likelihood of failure when an offender is released to community supervision. He cites … More →

Posted in Industry News, Monitoring Operations, Monitoring Technology

BI Technology Forum Oct. 27 and 28

Posted on October 18, 2011
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BI Incorporated’s Monitoring Center Operation in Anderson, Ind., will host federal, state and local community corrections and immigration professionals for two days of presentations and forums on electronic monitoring equipment, strategies and best practices. A variety of experts will present … More →

Posted in Industry News, Monitoring Operations, Monitoring Technology