Introduction to Central Services Branch Building a caring correctional system that truly belongs to all

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS ACRONYMS : SLIDE 3 ELECTRONIC MONITORING : SLIDES 4 - 18 INMATE TRACKING : SLIDES 19 - 29

3. Acronyms DCS Department of Correctional Services EM Electronic Monitoring GPS Global Positioning System GSM Global System for Mobile Communications ATD Awaiting Trial Detainee FMD Field Monitoring Device ICT Information & Communication Technology CSIR Council for Scientific & Industrial Research MTEF Medium Term Expenditure Framework ATD Awaiting Trial Detainee PTD Personal Tracking Device MATD Management of Trial Detainee A & R Admission & Release RDOMS Remand Detainee & Offender Management System SITA State Information Technology Agency IJS Integrated Justice System

4. Department’s Principled Position Statement Electronic Monitoring cannot be deployed primarily to alleviate overcrowding but encourage maximum community participation in crime prevention and rehabilitation Department of Correctional Services believes that deployment of technology remains an enabler for improved service delivery

5. Previous Attempts to Deploy Electronic Monitoring Department of Correctional Services piloted electronic monitoring after introduction of parole & correctional supervision in 1999 (Pretoria area) A further Feasibility Study was conducted in 2004 The Results of the Pilot and Feasibility Study The pilot supported the usefulness of the electronic monitoring, however Pilot showed incarceration cost R14,75 and electronic monitoring R12,82 The Feasibility Study results showed that areas potentially covered by electronic monitoring could not match the offender population

6. The Results of the Pilot and Feasibility Study The study “on the available technology at the time showed that electronic monitoring was only effective in 26 % of urban areas and 19% of the rural areas in the country due to reliance on electricity and telephone lines” The current Department of Correctional Services position is informed by new technological evolution including Global Positioning System and Global System for Mobile Communications

7. Electronic monitoring can be employed to assist in monitoring the following categories of persons; Probationers Parolees Offenders with Fines Awaiting Trial Detainees (with or without Bail) Day Parolees Offenders Delivering Services to communities Offenders on occasional leave DCS provides for non-custodial measures as alternative to incarceration: Correctional supervision (Range of diversion options) Conversions of incarceration into correctional supervision Placement on parole Awaiting trial offenders under supervision DCS legally required to: Contribute to maintaining & protecting a just, peaceful & safe society by enforcing sentences Enable offenders to lead a socially responsible & crime-free life Ensure compliance with conditions to protect community from offences These requirements raise need to enhance current physical supervision of offenders to: Improve efficiency of the community corrections system Facilitate punishment, deterrence, correction & rehabilitation Promote compliance with conditions such as house detention periods Limitation of impulsive behaviour by offenders and immediate identification of suspect behaviour Enhance trust in community corrections within the judiciary and community Electronic Monitoring (EM) identified as possible tool to assist DCS to supervise offenders remotelyDCS provides for non-custodial measures as alternative to incarceration: Correctional supervision (Range of diversion options) Conversions of incarceration into correctional supervision Placement on parole Awaiting trial offenders under supervision DCS legally required to: Contribute to maintaining & protecting a just, peaceful & safe society by enforcing sentences Enable offenders to lead a socially responsible & crime-free life Ensure compliance with conditions to protect community from offences These requirements raise need to enhance current physical supervision of offenders to: Improve efficiency of the community corrections system Facilitate punishment, deterrence, correction & rehabilitation Promote compliance with conditions such as house detention periods Limitation of impulsive behaviour by offenders and immediate identification of suspect behaviour Enhance trust in community corrections within the judiciary and community Electronic Monitoring (EM) identified as possible tool to assist DCS to supervise offenders remotely

8. Why Will Department of Correctional Services Employ Electronic Monitoring Corresponding statistics

9. SNAPSHOT OF OFFENDER POPULATION/COST

10. Reduce corruption and intimidation of Department of Correctional Services officials Enhance family stability and community involvement in rehabilitation Reduce prison population Afford Department of Correctional Services personnel more time for rehabilitation Research indicates potential savings May be a favoured option by the judiciary DCS provides for non-custodial measures as alternative to incarceration: Correctional supervision (Range of diversion options) Conversions of incarceration into correctional supervision Placement on parole Awaiting trial offenders under supervision DCS legally required to: Contribute to maintaining & protecting a just, peaceful & safe society by enforcing sentences Enable offenders to lead a socially responsible & crime-free life Ensure compliance with conditions to protect community from offences These requirements raise need to enhance current physical supervision of offenders to: Improve efficiency of the community corrections system Facilitate punishment, deterrence, correction & rehabilitation Promote compliance with conditions such as house detention periods Limitation of impulsive behaviour by offenders and immediate identification of suspect behaviour Enhance trust in community corrections within the judiciary and community Electronic Monitoring (EM) identified as possible tool to assist DCS to supervise offenders remotelyDCS provides for non-custodial measures as alternative to incarceration: Correctional supervision (Range of diversion options) Conversions of incarceration into correctional supervision Placement on parole Awaiting trial offenders under supervision DCS legally required to: Contribute to maintaining & protecting a just, peaceful & safe society by enforcing sentences Enable offenders to lead a socially responsible & crime-free life Ensure compliance with conditions to protect community from offences These requirements raise need to enhance current physical supervision of offenders to: Improve efficiency of the community corrections system Facilitate punishment, deterrence, correction & rehabilitation Promote compliance with conditions such as house detention periods Limitation of impulsive behaviour by offenders and immediate identification of suspect behaviour Enhance trust in community corrections within the judiciary and community Electronic Monitoring (EM) identified as possible tool to assist DCS to supervise offenders remotely

11. Basic system: A transmitter within anklet/bracelet attached to offender Emits signals to a field monitoring device connected to a Communication System/Control Room Field monitoring device register when offender moves outside of set boundaries / tamper with the equipment Field monitoring device send alert to central control room for response Active GPS System for monitoring an individual’s movement and compliance to time/location parameters 24/7/365 in real time Programmable to remember zones that are off-limits and areas where the offender is required to be at certain times Tracks an offender at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters Tracking unit cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation As soon as offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available Information can then be stored Passive GPS Also monitoring an offender ‘s movement and compliance with time/location parameters 24/7/365 Continuously records location data throughout the day and is programmable to remember zones that are off limit At given intervals, the recorded information is downloaded to verify compliance Passive systems are usually cheaper than active systems and are ideal for applications that do not require immediate notification Active GPS System for monitoring an individual’s movement and compliance to time/location parameters 24/7/365 in real time Programmable to remember zones that are off-limits and areas where the offender is required to be at certain times Tracks an offender at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters Tracking unit cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation As soon as offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available Information can then be stored Passive GPS Also monitoring an offender ‘s movement and compliance with time/location parameters 24/7/365 Continuously records location data throughout the day and is programmable to remember zones that are off limit At given intervals, the recorded information is downloaded to verify compliance Passive systems are usually cheaper than active systems and are ideal for applications that do not require immediate notification

12. WHAT IS ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Active monitoring system It is a system for monitoring an individual’s movement and compliance to time/location parameters 24/7/365 in real time. The unit is programmable to remember zones that are off-limits and areas where the offender is required to be at certain times Active The unit tracks an individual at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters. The tracking unit then cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation. As soon as the offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available. Information can then be stored. Passive The unit tracks individuals at specified time intervals (e.g. every 10 seconds) The unit remembers the offender’s boundaries and stipulations in its memory. Its on-board processor immediately detects and records when an offender is in violation but does not contact the monitoring centre immediately The unit can call the monitoring centre once a day or when it is charged to transfer the day ‘s information Active The unit tracks an individual at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters. The tracking unit then cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation. As soon as the offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available. Information can then be stored. Passive The unit tracks individuals at specified time intervals (e.g. every 10 seconds) The unit remembers the offender’s boundaries and stipulations in its memory. Its on-board processor immediately detects and records when an offender is in violation but does not contact the monitoring centre immediately The unit can call the monitoring centre once a day or when it is charged to transfer the day ‘s information

13. WHAT IS ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Passive monitoring system It is also a system for monitoring an offender’s movement and compliance with time/location parameters 24/7/365. It continuously records location data throughout the day and is programmable to remember zones that are off limit. At given intervals, the recorded information is downloaded to verify compliance. Passive systems are usually cheaper than active systems and are ideal for applications that do not require immediate notification. Active The unit tracks an individual at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters. The tracking unit then cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation. As soon as the offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available. Information can then be stored. Passive The unit tracks individuals at specified time intervals (e.g. every 10 seconds) The unit remembers the offender’s boundaries and stipulations in its memory. Its on-board processor immediately detects and records when an offender is in violation but does not contact the monitoring centre immediately The unit can call the monitoring centre once a day or when it is charged to transfer the day ‘s information Active The unit tracks an individual at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters. The tracking unit then cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation. As soon as the offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available. Information can then be stored. Passive The unit tracks individuals at specified time intervals (e.g. every 10 seconds) The unit remembers the offender’s boundaries and stipulations in its memory. Its on-board processor immediately detects and records when an offender is in violation but does not contact the monitoring centre immediately The unit can call the monitoring centre once a day or when it is charged to transfer the day ‘s information

14. WHAT IS ELECTRONIC MONITORING AND HOW DOES IT WORK? An ankle bracelet with a radio transmitter as a component that works with a Field Monitoring Device connected to a home telephone line A transmodal (transfer through skin) alcohol testing device A mini breathalyzer, measuring the offender‘s breath alcohol content. The unit identifies the offender using voice verification. Active Global Positioning System that utilizes an ankle bracelet

15. EXAMPLES OF COUNTRIES WITH ELECTRONIC MONITORING Canada United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Singapore

16. Coverage and reach of ICT infrastructure Lack of electricity & telephone infrastructure Currently Department of Correctional Services does not have specific budget for implementation Offender stigmatisation arising from anklet / bracelet Public intolerance of people associated with criminal activities Lack of support systems & residential addresses where offender can be physically supervised Electronic Monitoring does not stop re-offending Active GPS System for monitoring an individual’s movement and compliance to time/location parameters 24/7/365 in real time Programmable to remember zones that are off-limits and areas where the offender is required to be at certain times Tracks an offender at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters Tracking unit cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation As soon as offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available Information can then be stored Passive GPS Also monitoring an offender ‘s movement and compliance with time/location parameters 24/7/365 Continuously records location data throughout the day and is programmable to remember zones that are off limit At given intervals, the recorded information is downloaded to verify compliance Passive systems are usually cheaper than active systems and are ideal for applications that do not require immediate notification Active GPS System for monitoring an individual’s movement and compliance to time/location parameters 24/7/365 in real time Programmable to remember zones that are off-limits and areas where the offender is required to be at certain times Tracks an offender at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters Tracking unit cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation As soon as offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available Information can then be stored Passive GPS Also monitoring an offender ‘s movement and compliance with time/location parameters 24/7/365 Continuously records location data throughout the day and is programmable to remember zones that are off limit At given intervals, the recorded information is downloaded to verify compliance Passive systems are usually cheaper than active systems and are ideal for applications that do not require immediate notification

17. Partnership with CSIR Undertake Best Practice review Cost Benefit Analysis (equivalent of the Regulation 16 requirements) Complete the planning processes in time to allow for (inclusion in MTEF) budgeting for 2009/10 Active GPS System for monitoring an individual’s movement and compliance to time/location parameters 24/7/365 in real time Programmable to remember zones that are off-limits and areas where the offender is required to be at certain times Tracks an offender at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters Tracking unit cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation As soon as offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available Information can then be stored Passive GPS Also monitoring an offender ‘s movement and compliance with time/location parameters 24/7/365 Continuously records location data throughout the day and is programmable to remember zones that are off limit At given intervals, the recorded information is downloaded to verify compliance Passive systems are usually cheaper than active systems and are ideal for applications that do not require immediate notification Active GPS System for monitoring an individual’s movement and compliance to time/location parameters 24/7/365 in real time Programmable to remember zones that are off-limits and areas where the offender is required to be at certain times Tracks an offender at given time intervals (e.g. every 10s) and has records of the offender’s time/location parameters Tracking unit cross-checks parameters and realizes when the offender has committed a violation As soon as offender is in violation, the system communicates with the monitoring centre over a telecommunication network and makes information available Information can then be stored Passive GPS Also monitoring an offender ‘s movement and compliance with time/location parameters 24/7/365 Continuously records location data throughout the day and is programmable to remember zones that are off limit At given intervals, the recorded information is downloaded to verify compliance Passive systems are usually cheaper than active systems and are ideal for applications that do not require immediate notification

19. 1. Decrease detention cycle time of Awaiting Trial Detainees. 2. Optimise the management of facilities and population. 3. Assist in security management within the detention facilities. 4. Support the following processes: Admissions, Releases, Roll Calls, Bail and Visitations within the broader IJS. 5. Support detainee scheduling processes.

20. BRIEF BACKGROUND The system’s main purpose is to provide electronic tracking, including the biometric identification and verification of Awaiting Trial Detainees, within a Correctional Center. The system was identified and sponsored by the Integrated Justice System Cluster 2 pilot sites (Durban Westville Medium A & JHB Medium A ) were identified. The system has been rolled out to both facilities at an initial value of R28m.

23. FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO MISSING PTDS Findings The then Area Commissioner was not cooperative with investigations 3236 PTDs unaccounted for (R2,7m) Some were discovered after investigation Recommendations Unaccounted PTDs be written off No one be held accountable – inmates doings Disciplinary steps be taken against Area Commissioner

26. CURRENT STATUS Personal Tracking Device Development A User Requirements Specification has been completed for both the Development of the Prototype and the Integration of the Biometrics Identification and Verification Mechanism into the A&R. SITA is finalizing requirements for the Magic software and the tender process will ensue before the end of the financial year

27. CURRENT STATUS Identity Verification Roll-out The sites identified and correspond with the MATD project (and video arraignment) sites Roll-out awaits completion of integration and upgrade of A&R