In the world of community corrections, location tracking can often feel one-note, especially for lower-risk clients. But the new “Locate Now” feature of the SCRAM TouchPoint® Client Engagement mobile app could be the answer. This enhancement offers a new level of flexibility and control for supervising agencies, particularly for low-risk clients that require minimal location monitoring.
TouchPoint: More Than Just a Check-In Tool
The TouchPoint app streamlines check-ins and helps facilitate communication between officers and clients. Now, in addition to recording a location at each check-in, the Locate Now feature allows supervising authorities to request an immediate location of the client’s smartphone, providing real-time insights when needed.
The Locate Now feature is particularly well-suited for clients who pose a minimal risk but still require some level of oversight. With a simple click, supervising officers can request the client’s smartphone location. This feature strikes a balance between accountability and personal freedom, allowing clients to maintain a sense of normalcy while ensuring they remain within the bounds of their supervision requirements.
Not only can this feature be used as a standalone solution but Locate Now can also be used in conjunction with SCRAM Systems electronic monitoring suite—as an added location tracking mechanism for alcohol clients or a secondary tool for GPS clients should the device die or be removed.
Innovation in Supervision
SCRAM TouchPoint’s Locate now feature provides benefits such as:
- Enhanced Flexibility: “Locate Now” offers a valuable low-risk location tracking option. It’s perfect for scenarios where continuous GPS monitoring might be excessive.
- Layered Security: This feature complements existing SCRAM Systems electronic monitoring solutions. It can serve as a secondary location verification method for both alcohol and location clients.
- Standalone, Low-Risk Supervision: Combined with the app’s biometric check-in capabilities, “Locate Now” can function as a standalone supervision solution for low-risk clients. This reduces reliance on dedicated GPS devices, potentially lowering costs and increasing client convenience.
- On-Demand Information: The ability to request location data only when needed provides a targeted and efficient approach to supervision.
With SCRAM TouchPoint, client engagement has never been easier and the Locate Now feature offers cutting-edge technology to empower supervising agencies as they help guide clients on the path to success.
