Community Corrections for Professionals : Technology

Innovative Technologies for Community Corrections Professionals

CC Pro — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:25:00 GMT

The 10th Annual Innovative Technologies for Community Corrections Conference is being held June 1-3, 2009, in San Diego, CA. Participants will learn about the most up-to-date technologies in the field, network with peers, and gain a greater understanding of how the various technologies may be employed to enhance their job performance. For information on registration and accommodations, please click here.

Do You Need an Effective Tool to Monitor Sex Offender Computer Usage?

CC Pro — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:56:00 GMT

With almost 70% of sex offenders under community supervision, an effective way to manage and monitor their computer usage is essential to community corrections professionals. The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) offers, free of charge to community corrections agencies, such a tool. Field Search, while not a forensic software application, is "designed as a fast and user-friendly investigation and management tool for field agents not trained in computer forensics." For further information and system requirements, click here.

How Effective is GPS in Monitoring Sex Offenders?

CC Pro — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:00:00 GMT

A recent report by the New Jersey State Parole Board on Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring of sex offenders chronicles their initial experience with this technology. A pilot program to track sex offenders deemed most likely to re-offend, and who were not incarcerated or under civil commitment was initiated in October 2005. The monitored offenders were required to wear a transmitter on their ankle and carry a small cell-phone sized device anytime they left their residence. Of the 225 sex offenders monitored since 2005, only one individual in the program was implicated in a new sexual offense, and thanks to the monitoring device was apprehended at the scene. Twenty-four left the state.

Are You Considering a Global Positioning System for Community Supervision?

CC Pro — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:08:00 GMT

How valuable would it be to know the successes and challenges other agencies faced in using global positioning systems (GPS) before deciding what would work for yours? Global Positioning System (GPS) Technology for Community Supervision: Lessons Learned affords you such an opportunity. Whether the use of this technology is mandated by legislation, to relieve facility overcrowding, a component of intensive supervision, or for victim protection - this document provides valuable insights concerning GPS hardware components, vendor selection, geographic and environmental factors, and alternative supervision program tools/treatments that will keep agencies from having to "re-invent the wheel."

Washington State Expands Monitoring of High Risk Sex Offenders

CC Pro — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:58:00 GMT

The Washington State Department of Corrections has been tasked by the Governor to craft a plan with local law enforcement agencies to increase the usage of electronic global positioning systems (GPS) to monitor highest risk sex offenders. The Community Corrections Division will have the responsibility of installing the equipment and selecting and managing the offenders to be monitored. This inter-agency initiative is being financed from the state's emergency fund.

A Site for Electronic Monitoring Resources

CC Pro — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:41:00 GMT

The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (Rocky Mountain Region) has introduced the Electronic Monitoring Resource Center. This site is designed for provide "law enforcement and correctional agencies with assistance in the development and maintenance of electronic monitoring programs." A prominent feature of this site is the ability of members to directly communicate with each other and discuss relevant concerns. Members will also have access to the latest information regarding legislation, legal issues, and on-line assistance for technical and programmatic issues. In order to maintain a secure environment for the exchange of information and ideas, membership is strictly limited to law enforcement and corrections professionals.

Resource for Investigators of Internet and Computer Crimes

CC Pro — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 21:10:00 GMT

The easy access to and the anonymity of the Internet has given rise to new categories of criminal offenses. Sexual predators masquerade as children/teenagers in an attempt to lure unsuspecting individuals into dangerous encounters. Pedophiles use the World Wide Web to trade and share illegal images. Violent offenders may use the Internet to gather information on current or future victims; electronic stalking, if you will. Other criminals find the Internet a convenient and relatively risk-free place to harvest and exploit the identities of others.

In recognition of these and other dangerous realities, the Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice has published a Special Report as a resource for law enforcement and corrections personnel to assist in the investigation of crimes involving the use of the Internet, networks and other devices that communicate through these electronic pathways. With more offenders having restricted computer usage as a term and condition of their release, this report can be a valuable tool for community corrections professionals to ensure their caseload is in compliance with prescribed prohibitions.

Related publications dealing with forensic examination of digital evidence and electronic crime scene investigation are also available.

What's the Latest in E-Government and Information Technology?

CC Pro — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:27:00 GMT

If you're a reader of the online magazine Government Technology, you're already aware of the latest information and innovations related to the uses of electronic technology in federal, state and local governments. Browse through a wide variety of topics that include:

E-Government
Justice & Public Safety
Homeland Security
Workforce
Transportation
Policy
New Products

You can also access news, Digital Communities and upcoming events that will keep you on the cutting edge of the latest developments in electronic technology for government.