02-25-2021, 11:54 AM
(02-25-2021, 11:46 AM)Au165 Wrote: Fred kind of mentioned it earlier but advancements in tracking will be the real answer here. The cost of the tech is coming down rapidly as the proliferation of more robust cellular networks comes along. I think in the next few years you will see the majority of places move to release most of those charged with crimes with smaller less cumbersome ankle monitors. The tech is getting to a point where you can almost use them as single-use devices and if guilty the criminal has to pay for it in court fees.
The problem now though is that the fees they are charging are insane and not reflective of the actual cost to use. That is something that will need to be addressed before widespread adoption can take hold.
Do these monitoring devices keep the person from re-offending while they are out on the street?
Will the monitoring device keep the guy who was let out after 5 hours for beating and robbing a pregnant woman from doing it again?
