Aug 19, 2019 - by Tessa Miller

5 low-cost ways to prevent inmate suicides

With the recent death of high-profile inmate Jeffery Epstein, a light has been shed on a fundamental problem within correctional facilities regarding lack of supervising offenders. While you cannot prevent inmate suicides, you can effectively prevent...

Cell Checks, Security Checks, Inmate Tracking

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Apr 8, 2019 - by Camille Knighton

Top 2 Misconceptions About Correctional Officers Using Mobile Scanners (and Why They’re Wrong)

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Oct 19, 2018 - by Greg Piper

Top 4 mistakes corrections officers make while doing rounds (and how to fix them)

The life of a corrections officer is far from easy and, like in any other profession, mistakes can happen. The top 4 mistakes most often made by corrections officers while completing rounds includes not observing the inmates properly, trying to complete...

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Oct 1, 2018 - by Camille Knighton

How to Track Inmate Meals at your Correctional Facility using GUARDIAN RFID

Are you looking for an explanation of how your corrections staff can track inmate meals using GUARDIAN RFID? In this blog, we'll explain how to use the GUARDIAN RFID meals module, why your correctional facility should track meals, and the best practices...

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Sep 10, 2018 - by Frank Montemorano

3 ways technology can help Minnesota Jails comply with 2911

What is 2911? What jail standards are defined in 2911 that Minnesota jail administrators and sheriffs should know? How can technology help to automate certain aspects of 2911? In this blog, we'll break down three ways to build and maintain compliance with...

Compliance

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Aug 27, 2018 - by Camille Knighton

One-way vs Two-way Interface: Which Provides More Value to your Correctional Facility?

Are you looking for a comparison between a one-way and a two-way interface between your jail management or offender management system and a third party software? In this blog, we'll cover the value in...

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Aug 10, 2018 - by Camille Knighton

Inmate Identification: Wristbands vs. ID Cards

Are you looking for a comparison between wristbands and ID cards used for inmate identification? In this blog, we'll cover how each form factor...

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Jul 22, 2018

What is the Sandra Bland Act, and How Do I Maximize our Compliance?

The Sandra Bland Act, signed into law June 15, 2017 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, sees changes to bail reform, jail diversion, jail safety, officer training, racial profiling, data collection, officer discipline and behavioral health. Sandra Bland Act...

Technology, Sandra Bland Act, Jail Standards, Guard Tour

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Jul 19, 2018 - by Camille Knighton

Why jails should switch to mobile inmate tracking

What is mobile inmate tracking? How much time is your staff wasting on paper-based systems? Is your safety and reliability suffering as a result of manual systems? This article discusses...

Technology, Leadership

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Jul 3, 2018 - by Camille Knighton

How to deploy GUARDIAN RFID

What do I need to know about implementing and deploying GUARDIAN RFID? How can I accelerate installation time and maximize staff adoption, all at the same time? In this blog, we answer the most commonly asked questions to...

Technology, Leadership

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Jun 28, 2018 - by Joe Lewis

3 Ways to Improve Guard Tour

Are you trying to learn how to improve the guard tour system at your jail? If so, this article will help you...

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Jun 15, 2018 - by Camille Knighton

What You Need to Know about Hardened RFID Tags: What They Are, How to Use Them, and Where to Mount Them

How are RFID tags used in jails, prisons, and juvenile detention facilities? Are they for cell checks only? Where and how do I mount them? In this blog, we talk about the wide range of uses for Hard Tags from GUARDIAN RFID, and answer the most commonly...

Technology, Inmate Tracking, Cloud, Guard Tour

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Jun 4, 2018 - by Camille Knighton

Six Tips for Zone-based Inmate Tracking Success

Are you looking for an inmate tracking system for your facility? Have you considered different types of RFID technology, including zone-based vs. coordinate-based inmate tracking and the pros and cons of each? If so, this blog will help you...

Technology, Inmate Tracking, Cloud

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May 29, 2018 - by Camille Knighton

Review: Spillman Flex Jail Management System Integration

Do you use Spillman Flex Jail Management System? Are you wondering about the cost, complexity, and value of integrating Flex JMS with GUARDIAN RFID? In this review, we discuss...

Jail Management System, Integration, Technology

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May 28, 2018

Do I need to use Wi-Fi with GUARDIAN RFID?

Are you wondering if you need Wi-Fi in your facility to use GUARDIAN RFID? What are the costs and considerations for deploying Wi-Fi? In this blog, we discuss...

Technology, Wi-Fi, Handheld Scanner

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May 23, 2018 - by Camille Knighton

SPARTAN vs iPod: Which is the best handheld scanner to use in corrections?

Are you looking for an honest comparison of SPARTAN and iPod devices for jails? If so, this article will help you...

Technology, iPod, iOS, Android, Spartan, Guard Tour

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Apr 16, 2018

Why Three Jail Administrators Switched from Guard Tour to GUARDIAN RFID

Why are corrections professionals migrating away from guard tour systems, and where are they deficient in their ability to properly log security checks and cell checks on inmates and juveniles? In this blog, we'll help you...

Leadership, Technology, Inmate Management, Guard Tour

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Nov 26, 2017

Could Captain Kirk meet PREA standards?

What challenges are corrections leaders facing when it comes to Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance? This blog will help you...

Inmate Management, Leadership, PREA

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Nov 15, 2017

The Debut of the Warrior Technology Campaign

Leadership, Technology, Inmate Management

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Oct 27, 2017

Interfacing GUARDIAN RFID with our Jail Management System

Does GUARDIAN RFID integrate with our jail management system? Does it interface with offender management systems and case management systems for juveniles? Do I need a one-way or two-way interface? We'll help you...

Technology, Interfacing, Inmate Management, JMS

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Oct 26, 2017

Great​ ​documentation​ ​defeats​ ​risk in​ ​corrections

How are corrections leaders eliminating manual, paper-based logs and outdated guard tour systems, while achieving real-time data collection and reporting? This blog will help you...

Compliance, Leadership, Inmate Management, Compliance, Risk

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Oct 26, 2017

Mobility in Corrections: iOS vs. Android

Mobility is here to stay. Handheld scanners unleash productivity and power. So now the question is: iOS vs. Android?...

Technology, Guard Tour, Inmate Management, Android, iOS

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Oct 23, 2017

Switch

Correctional facilities using guard tour systems, like Guard1 or the PIPE are finding a lacking automation, reporting, and collaboration to ensure proper documentation and cell check compliance. Why are correctional facilities switching to GUARDIAN RFID?...

Inmate Management, Barcodes, Reporting, Guard Tour

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Oct 8, 2017

Inmate Identification: Five Tips to Maximize Success

Looking to implement an inmate identification solution? Are you considering upgrading to an electronic wristband or ID card?...

Inmate Management, Leadership Technology, Compliance, Leadership

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