Approaches to Reducing the Disparity in Access to Temporary Release

Abstract

This academic article aims to present approaches to reduce the disparity in access to temporary release by developing electronic monitoring devices for the temporary release of suspects or defendants. This is to address the issue faced by those wearing such electronic monitoring devices who must confront the negative societal perception, represented by the image of wearing a device that is seemingly a symbol of wrongdoing. This is especially concerning when the consideration of the case is not yet concluded and they have not been convicted of any wrongdoing, as it puts them at risk of unemployment which affects their everyday life. Therefore, the development of electronic monitoring devices is important to allow wearers to blend in and live normally in society without feeling alienated. The development concept can be divided into 2 categories: 1) Shape development to make the device smaller, similar to a smartwatch or microchip format to be implanted under the skin. 2) System development using GPS signals or various satellites as well as Geographic Information System (GIS).