Category: Electronic Monitoring News

Man on BI VeriWatch 2, a discreet, wrist-worn electronic monitoring technology, uses his device at work in the community.

How Reducing Stigma Can Improve Compliance

For many clients under electronic monitoring supervision, the biggest barrier to compliance is not forgetfulness or lack of willpower—it’s the fear of standing out and being judged. The unspoken and…

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BI Incorporated Achieves SOC 3 Compliance: Reinforcing Trust and Security for Community Corrections Partners

DOWNLOAD THE REPORT → At BI Incorporated, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining the trust of our agency partners is central to everything we do. Last year, we shared the news…

Electronic monitoring technology visualized through map pins across downtown Chicago, highlighting community supervision areas.

Electronic Monitoring in Community Corrections: What Works and Why?

Community corrections agencies today are tasked with supervising growing caseloads, often within the constraints of limited budgets and significant administrative demands. Electronic monitoring (EM) has become an essential tool for…

When Home Confinement Beats Prison: What We’re Learning from Electronic Monitoring

Consider the experience of someone facing a low-level prison sentence. Incarceration doesn’t just mean time away from society—it often results in losing a job, being separated from family, and becoming…

Client wearing BI SmartBAND 1.0, a secure, wrist-worn device with proximity tamper detection, as part of an effective location tracking system

How to Balance Supervision and Discretion for Improved Outcomes

Our lives are run by technology that makes daily life easier and more efficient. From smartphones to smart devices that continuously track our health or fitness goals, these innovations have…

A man uses a step ladder at work. His ankle-worn electronic monitoring device is shown.

A Review of Electronic Monitoring Research: When and How Best to Use Electronic Monitoring

Twenty-two published studies between 2013 and 2025 are summarized in the latest volume of The Journal of Offender Monitoring, which we will recap in this article. Trends and Themes in…

Alcohol testing technology in action: Man conducting a breath alcohol detection test at home using the compact BI SoberTech device

Alcohol-related Recidivism: How Smart Devices Support Sobriety

The numbers tell a sobering story. The number of deaths caused by drunk driving has surged 23% according to a 2023 report, reversing a decade of progress in reducing alcohol-related…

Digital visualization of a modern street intersection overlaid with technology interface icons demonstrating location tracking data exchange points, including GPS, cellular, and RF signal indicators

Location Tracking: Advances in Technology and Compliance

Download our White Paper GPS and location tracking technology keep moving forward, shaped by demands across all industries—from public safety and logistics to everyday consumer use. As expectations rise for…

Two men engaged in a professional video call. One appears to be a supervision officer at a desk, while the other participant is shown in casual clothing in what appears to be a home setting. Both are looking at their screens with focused expressions during their remote check-in meeting.

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Releases Key Findings on Smartphone Applications for Community Supervision

The Criminal Justice Testing and Evaluation Consortium, a program of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), released a comprehensive four-part research series on technologies that support agencies tasked with monitoring…