Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of electronic monitoring. Do you think it should be used instead of confinement? Explain why or why not
What will be an ideal response?
Since 1983, the use of electronic monitoring has expanded rapidly. It has been adopted in all 50 states by local, state, and federal correctional agencies. Electronic monitoring uses signaling technology to achieve a greater degree of certainty in compliance and at a fraction of the cost of using probation officers for this purpose. New systems are accurate with GPS technology, can monitor where a person is located, very cost effective and cheaper than incarceration. Cons: high start up costs, discriminates against the homeless and unemployed, may violate 1st and 4th amendments. Students should explain their position.
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a. All foreign visitors to the United States b. United States embassies in foreign countries c. "Foreign powers" or "agents of foreign powers" d. United States citizens
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Prisoners who are released from prison after serving the maximum sentence and cannot be returned to prison for their current offense will receive a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. less effective than law on the books approaches. b. more effective than law on the books approaches. c. equally effective as law on the books approaches. d. not comparable to law on the books approaches.