Course Code: REL-PS-0-OETC
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe how the 5 most commonly used electronic supervision tools work and their corresponding limitations.
List 3 or more target populations for each type of technology.
List 4 considerations for matching technology to offenders.
List 5 officer considerations for using technology.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Types of Electronic Supervision Tools, Limitations, and Target Populations
Types of Electronic Supervision Technology
House Arrest Units
Offender Tracking Systems (OTS)
Knowledge Check
Smartphone Applications
Knowledge Check
Ignition Interlock Devices
Continuous Remote Alcohol Detection Systems
Review
Summary
Section 3: Considerations for Choosing Technology
Considerations for Matching Technology to Offenders
Risk Level
Type of Offenses
Types of Release
Treatment Enhancement
Officer Considerations for Using Technology
Training
Workload
Contingency Plans
Legal Issues
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
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Subject Matter Expert: George B Drake
George Drake, MBA. During his 25-year career with the Probation and Parole Division in New Mexico, Mr. Drake served in a number of capacities within the agency. Starting as a line probation/parole officer in 1981, he learned firsthand the many demands of supervising a large caseload of felony offenders. He served as New Mexico's first Intensive Supervision District Supervisor beginning in 1988. In that capacity, he developed strategies to manage the state's highest risk offenders, including the implementation of an RF house arrest monitoring system. He became a Deputy Region Manager in 1997, a Region Manager in 1998 and was promoted to the Deputy Director of the Probation and Parole Division in New Mexico in 2003.
In January of 2007, Mr. Drake retired from government service and started a consulting company. He currently is under contract with the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center to provide technical assistance to agencies developing electronic monitoring programs.
Mr. Drake is best known for his pioneering work in offender tracking technologies. Before GPS satellites services were publicly available, he was working with scientists at Sandia National Laboratories to develop the offender tracking concept. His work has been published in engineering and corrections journals.
Mr. Drake holds a Master of Business Administration degree from New Mexico Highlands University with an undergraduate degree in Psychology.
Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Public Safety Personnel; in the following settings: Public Safety Agencies.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.