What is the Electronic Monitoring Program – (EMP)?
An offender on electronic monitoring wears an electronic ankle bracelet that transmits a signal to a receiver attached to the phone in his/her home. If the offender moves “out of range” (a predetermined distance from the phone), an electronic signal is generated and transmitted to a computer system at a centralized monitoring center. The monitoring center is staffed 24 hours a day and center staff will attempt to reach the offender by phone. If there is no answer, an arrest warrant is automatically issued. The technology is very effective for what it is intended to do: to track whether or not an individual is at home when scheduled to be there. Offenders can be authorized to leave their home for employment, treatment, school, and other activities approved by the agent. When an offender is attending pre-approved activities away from home, that offender is not monitored electronically. If an offender attempts to remove or otherwise tamper with the unit or bracelet, a signal is sent to th
