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Technology

jstengel — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:08:39 GMT

In a recent discussion of Workforce Transformation topic, the role of technology in corrections was brought up. It seems like corrections struggles with taking advantage of technology.

My questions to the group are...What are the perceived and actual barriers to adopting new technology? What technologies do you think have the most potential for positively transforming the corrections workforce?

Please feel free to invite others you know or others from your agency to join this online discussion!

Revised Body Armor Standard and Testing Program

justgo5 — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:53:37 GMT

The current issue of the NLECTC TechBeat Spring publication has a great article about the Revised Body Armor Standard and Testing Program. http://www.justnet.org/Pages/TechBeatIssue.aspx

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.

Smart Dogs Thwart Smart Phones

Sandy Schilling — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:23:00 GMT

As technology changes so do the issues facing jail and prison staff. Who knew cell phones would become so small that they could be easily concealed? (Okay, maybe Dick Tracy did.) Think back to the early phones - we would have been more worried about the phone as a weapon, since they were the size of a brick and weighed almost as much. Cell phones have become the new hot commodity among inmates. Maryland has found a solution to this contraband problem by adding three new crime fighters to their staff. Tazz, Rudd, and Alba to the rescue! These cell phone detection dogs may be the best way to "answer" this phone problem. You can read more about this program in the Washington Post and even watch a short video of the dogs in action.

Using Technology to Supervise and Assist Criminal Offenders-New Article and Video Available

Len Sipes — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:39:22 GMT

Dear Colleagues: An article from Government Computer News addresses CSOSA’s technology efforts to supervise and assist offenders. It’s on our web site at www.csosa.gov, second article from the top. A new seven-minute video addressing the same topic is at http://media.csosa.gov. Please see television programs. It’s the first video.Both products principally address SMART and SMART-STAT. SMART is the agency’s data tracking system. SMART-STAT analyizes data to allow executives, middle management and line staff to make the best decisions to protect public safety and provide needed treatment services.SMART-STAT sessions bring all parties to the table (including human resources, budget, and general counsel in addition to supervision operations) with a uniform understanding of the data to make decisions. All levels of the organization from line staff to senior management are held accountable for results.SMART and SMART-STAT and the use of additional CSOSA technologies (GPS tracking, DNA, drug testing, employment, treatment, educational data and more) resulted in the production of the video by SAS, a contractor providing business intelligence software. CSOSA uses SAS software to manage and analyze data. CSOSA does not and cannot endorse any commercial product.Best, Len.Leonard A. Sipes, Jr.
Senior Public Affairs Specialist
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency
633 Indiana Ave. Washington, D.C. 20004
(a federal, executive branch agency)
202-220-5616 (work) 240-882-8274 (cell)
www.csosa.gov; leonard.sipes@csosa.gov
http://media.csosa.gov (radio and television shows for the Internet). Blog at http://media.csosa.gov/blog.

Re: Corrections Technology Association Conference in Colorado Springs, CO, May 4th-7th 2008

Ed Raper — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:52:23 GMT

The rate at the Doubletree is $83. If they give you any other rate, let them know you are with CTA.

Reservations at Doubletree: 719-576-8900 or 1-800-222-8733

The Doubletree Hotel Colorado Springs - World Arena
1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Free airport shuttle
Free hotel parking

The Doubletree is located 3 miles from Antlers Colorado Springs. CTA is working on transportation arrangements between the hotels in the morning to get our attendees to the conference.

Corrections Technology Association Conference in Colorado Springs, CO, May 4th-7th 2008

Ed Raper — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:54:51 GMT

The Corrections Technology Association (CTA) is a public, nonprofit network of professionals actively involved in leveraging technology in the field of corrections. Members of our organization consist primarily of Chief Informational Officers, IT Directors, and operational and administrative staff from State and Provincial Departments of Correction, as well as from Federal, County and local correctional agencies. Whoever makes the technology decisions for your organization needs to attend this conference.

The early bird registration discount has been extended to April 15^th, $275. After that registration goes up to $350. Your registration fees cover what I expect to be excellent workshops, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 social events.

Please see the attached Pdf or click here for more CTA conference info.

TechBeat, the flagship publication of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center system

jgustfsn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:36:00 GMT

TechBeat is the award-winning news-magazine of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Tecnology Center (NLECTC) system. The goal of this publication is to keep you up to date with technologies currently being developed by the NLECTC system, as well as other research and development efforts within the Federal Government and private industry.

TechBeat is published four times a year and is available at no cost. If you are not currently on the mailing list or need to change your mailing label information, contact NLECTC at 800-248-2742 or asknlectc@nlectc.org to subscribe.

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.