IT Policies for Supervision and EHM Programs

Introduction As a lifelong technology fanatic, IT services veteran and current Aguardion operations director (one of my duties includes setting internal IT policy), I’m very familiar with IT best practices across SMB and government entities. In this blog, I want to explore the importance of a general IT, equipment procurement, security and management policies for...

Navigating Change: Key Criminal Justice Reforms on the Horizon in the United States for 2024

As we step into 2024, the landscape of criminal justice in the United States is poised for transformation through a series of legislative reforms that respond to longstanding calls for justice, fairness, and equity. From addressing sentencing disparities to focusing on rehabilitation, these upcoming changes promise a more just and compassionate system. One crucial development...

Data Security & Endpoint Protection in a Criminal Justice Environment

As technology continues to evolve and expand, criminal justice agencies must be diligent in implementing data security measures to protect sensitive information. One of the most important aspects of data security is endpoint protection, which refers to securing individual devices such as computers, cell phones, and tablets. In this article, we will discuss the hardware...

California Privacy Protection Act: How Does It Impact My Agency

The California Privacy Protection Act (CCPA) is a privacy law that was passed in California in 2018 and became effective on January 1, 2020. The CCPA provides California residents with the right to know what personal information is being collected about them by businesses, and to request that their information be deleted. It also allows...

Navigating Regulatory Requirements for Data Security in Criminal Justice

In today’s increasingly digital world, criminal justice service providers and government agencies are responsible for handling vast amounts of sensitive data. This data can range from personal identifying information of individuals to evidence in criminal cases. The importance of securing this data cannot be overstated, as any breaches can lead to severe consequences for individuals...

Upcoming Legislative Trends in Electronic Monitoring

As we usher in the year 2024, the landscape of electronic monitoring is set to undergo significant changes with the introduction of new legislation that aims to balance the scales between technological advancement and individual privacy rights. Governments worldwide are recognizing the need for comprehensive regulations to govern the growing influence of electronic monitoring in...

Electronic Monitoring with Alcohol Monitors: The Evolution and Efficacy in Addressing Alcohol-Related Offences

Introduction The technological advancements of the 21st century have significantly transformed multiple sectors, including the justice system, thereby reshaping societal norms and operations. One area where this effect is conspicuously evident is in the arena of alcohol monitoring devices, where technology has led to the development of increasingly sophisticated alcohol monitors that promise a sea-change...

A Modern Approach to Supervision and Criminal Justice

Technological innovation has revolutionized various sectors, including criminal justice, where we see profound impacts in the realm of offender monitoring and control. A key advancement in this area is the integration of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology into electronic monitoring (EM) devices.