Technology to Rein in Criminals?

Reducing the rate of recidivism and helping inmates to productively return to society is the aim of any correctional facility. Telmate, stated to be the third largest and fastest growing inmate communications provider in the Unites States, is doing its bit by launching a revolutionary wireless inmate tablet to help inmates turn their ‘idle time’ into ‘productive time.’

All of us know that ‘an idle mind is the devil’s workshop,’ and those that are at correctional facilities have nothing really on their minds to keep them focused and be on good behavior. The Telmate Tablet is expected to transform the way inmates occupy themselves by giving them a healthy outlet for their bottled up energies, restricting their movements and preventing them from getting into trouble once more.

“Decreasing inmate movement means decreasing possible illegal contact and transmission of contraband among inmates,” observed Captain Mark Cowley, Sheriff's office, Bingham County.

In addition, as the inmates can train for skilled jobs and keep their minds from rusting, they’re won’t be misfits when they go out into the world.

Telmate has been installing its tablet devices in correctional facilities throughout Idaho and Oregon since 2013, and has afforded thousands of inmates a chance to self improve and educate themselves.

But it’s not only the inmates that stand to gain, the correctional officers can use the Telmate tablet to automate high-cost administrative tasks, giving the time and energy to focus on security and control They can also capture usage activity, providing investigators with a rich source of insightful data.

Commander Mike Anderson from Clark County was highly impressed and excited about the tablet.

“I see the tablet as an important tool, as we embark upon our inmate reentry program,” said Anderson, adding, “A successful inmate reentry program is just one of the keys to reducing crime and increasing public safety.”

Telmate, a full-service single-source inmate telecom service provider, has great plans for the future. It aims to live up to its commitment of “creating secure technology that empowers inmates to break the cycle of recidivism while protecting and serving facilities and communities.”

Will Telmate Tablet succeed in freshening minds and bodies, while rejuvenating the spirit? If yes, then it’s a win-win for both. Correction facilities will be transformed into disciplined, mini learning centers and Telmate will see its tablets fly off the shelves.