3 chapters across the catalog
Police Chief Mike Chitwood of Daytona Beach, Florida, has implemented a GPS ankle monitoring program for high-risk juveniles to combat local crime. The program, a partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice, tracks offenders every 10 seconds and alerts authorities if they leave permitted zones.
Champaign County Jail, Electronic Home Detention for Traffic Violations
A news report from WICD in Illinois details how offenders in Champaign County are placed on electronic home detention for minor offenses like traffic tickets. Sheriff Dan Walsh explains that the program saves the county money, while the hosts express outrage that first-time traffic offenders are being subjected to 24/7 GPS monitoring and surprise home checks.
Carbon Footprint Monitoring, GPS Black Boxes, License Plate Recognition
The hosts warn that EPA reporting requirements will lead to mandatory monitoring of individual carbon footprints, similar to systems in the UK and the Netherlands. They predict the implementation of GPS-based black boxes in cars and expanded license plate recognition to facilitate "congestion charges" and taxes on movement. Lisa Jackson is criticized for claiming these regulations will "save money."
