Five Pitfalls to Avoid When Implementing an Electronic Monitoring Program

SESSION INFO

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Session Type: Workshop

Is your electronic monitoring (EM) program all that you want it to be?  Are you able to list your program’s goals?  Does your agency have policies in place for you EM program?  Are you effectively using the data collected by your EM Devices?  Do you regularly review and adjust your program? We talked to agencies around the country and have identified the five most common pitfalls for EM programs. Each of these pitfalls carries their own level of risk to your program. Please join us in this interactive session as we share our insights and the steps your agency can take to ensure a more successful program.

SESSION PRESENTERS

Gregory Loxton
Sr. Advisor, State and Federal, Securus Monitoring


Although his early career started as a mental health practitioner in Springfield, Massachusetts, Greg enjoyed an extensive career in publishing in New York City working as a reporter and then as a Vice President for Dun and Bradstreet. He was also the Director of Intellectual Property Licensing at Time Inc. In 2021, Greg joined Securus Monitoring as a Senior Advisor to help create an impact on justice-involved individuals. He holds a bachelor's degree from The New School in New York City.


Steve Marshall
Agency Consultant and Retired Associate Director of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Securus Monitoring


Steve began his career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) in 1990 at Mule Creek State Prison as a Correctional Officer. He proceeded through the ranks to Correctional Sergeant and Correctional Counselor. In 2000, he transitioned to the CDCR Division of Adult Parole Operations as a case-carrying Parole Agent I and rose through ranks to the Associate Director level. Before he retired in 2017, he managed nearly 10,000 electronic monitoring cases throughout the state. Since his retirement, Steve has served as a consultant to Securus Monitoring as they develop innovative strategies to partner with community corrections agencies around the country.