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Probation officers at South Korea Ministry of Justice Central Location Tracking Control Center monitoring electronic ankle monitor locations in Seoul
· Electronic Monitoring

South Korea’s Groundbreaking Stalking Victim App — Why Real-Time Offender Location Sharing Changes Everything for DV Protection

On June 24, 2026, South Korea will launch a system that no other country has attempted at national scale: giving stalking victims direct, real-time access to the GPS location of their offenders on a smartphone map. The Ministry of Justice demonstrated a working prototype on May 27 at the Central Location Tracking Control Center in […]

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Cut GPS wristband monitoring bracelet confiscated by Madrid Municipal Police - Spain Cometa system domestic violence tracker removed by offender
· Case Studies

Spain’s $111M Wristband-to-Ankle Monitor Switch: Why Wrist-Worn EM Devices Fail in Domestic Violence Programs

In January 2026, Spain’s Ministry of Equality made one of the most significant admissions in European electronic monitoring history (EFE, January 2026): their wrist-worn monitoring system for domestic violence offenders had failed. The ministry announced a complete replacement—switching from wristbands to ankle monitors—backed by a new €111 million contract. This decision came after 18 months […]

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The 22nd session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, April 30, 2026 — where the revised Prison Law was adopted. Photo: Xinhua/Zhang Ling
· Industry Insights

China’s 2026 Prison Law Overhaul: What It Means for Electronic Monitoring and Criminal Justice Reform

On April 30, 2026, China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee voted to adopt a comprehensive revision of the Prison Law — the first major overhaul since the original statute was enacted in 1994. Scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2026, this landmark legislation expands from 78 articles in seven chapters to 121 articles across […]

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· Industry Insights

Washington Bail Reform Needs Technology, Not Just Policy — Here Is the Missing Piece

Washington State’s Supreme Court is reviewing CrR 3.2 amendments that would fundamentally reshape pretrial bail rules—capping most misdemeanor bail at $200, requiring prosecutors to prove a “high likelihood of willful flight,” and creating a presumption that defendants can deposit just 10% of bail with the court. The proposal has drawn more public comments than any […]

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CO-EYE ONE GPS ankle monitor - lightweight 108g one-piece design worn on ankle
· Industry Insights

How GPS Ankle Bracelets Are Changing Domestic Violence Protection in 2026

Domestic violence GPS monitoring is scaling in 2026 as legislatures mandate GPS ankle bracelet programs, counties pilot victim-notification workflows, and federal alternatives-to-detention populations grow. This cluster brief connects Nashville deployments, Tennessee’s Debbie and Marie Act, Oklahoma SB 1325, multi-state bills, ICE ATD growth, Alberta’s victim-alert investment, and buyer-grade hardware requirements—linking to our pillar GPS ankle bracelet guide and CO-EYE ONE.

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CO-EYE electronic monitoring product family - ONE, DUO, i-Bracelet, HouseStation, AMClient
· Industry Insights

Hybrid Electronic Monitoring: Why Agencies Combine GPS Ankle Monitors with Apps

Hybrid electronic monitoring pairs continuous GPS ankle hardware with smartphone supervision apps for risk-proportionate community supervision. This guide covers seven evidence-aligned benefits—tiered technology, reduced stigma, behavioral engagement, TCO savings, compliance gains, step-down pathways, and future-ready platforms—and how CO-EYE ONE, AMClient, BLE wristband, and Monitoring Software fit pretrial, probation, and parole programs.

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CO-EYE ONE GPS ankle monitor - lightweight 108g one-piece design worn on ankle
· Electronic Monitoring

Alberta’s $4 Million GPS Ankle Monitor Victim Alert System: Real-Time Proximity Warnings for Domestic Violence Protection

Alberta is investing approximately four million dollars over three years to scale GPS ankle monitor supervision and introduce smartphone-based victim proximity alerts for domestic violence and stalking cases—underscoring why modern electronic monitoring needs sub-2 meter GNSS accuracy, dependable geofencing, and monitoring software that can push real-time warnings to survivors and law enforcement partners.

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