Innovations Include Groundbreaking Tablets,
Enhanced Communication Tools, and Expansive Education and Mental
Health Resources
DALLAS, Aug. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies
(Securus), the leading provider of technology solutions for
corrections—enabling public safety, law enforcement, and
investigations, continues to pioneer advancements in corrections
communications, including the introduction of the first
commercial-grade corrections tablet that sets a new standard in the
industry.
During the American Correctional Association's (ACA)
154th Congress of Correction in Nashville, Securus, an Aventiv Technologies
Company, unveiled the future of incarcerated tablet technology with
two new secure tablets, the EVOTAB and the Officer T80. EVOTAB
provides unprecedented connectivity for incarcerated individuals by
directly connecting to a cloud platform using a secure cellular
network, which is faster, more secure, and less hardware intensive.
Engineered for durability, traceability, expandability, and safety,
the EVOTAB redefines the corrections-grade tablet experience.
Meanwhile, the Officer T80 is designed to meet the rigorous demands
of modern correctional facilities with its 8" HD touchscreen,
extended battery life, built-in GPS, and robust storage
capabilities.
"We take seriously our responsibility to actively listen to our
customers and consumers to understand how our products and services
can address their most pressing challenges—from facility safety to
growing staffing and funding shortages," said Kevin Elder, President, Securus Technologies.
"The Evotab and Officer T80 have cellular connectivity capabilities
that simplify and reduce installation time while lowering the
overall infrastructure cost to bridge the digital divide in these
facilities, ultimately connecting corrections staff and
incarcerated individuals to more rich media content that improves
operational efficiency and safety."
Beyond the launch of this industry-defining tablet innovation,
additional offerings from Securus further advance its commitment to
connect what matters:
- Alongside Lexipol, the leader in policy, training,
and wellness support for public safety and government leaders,
Securus is investing up to $100,000
to make Lexipol's Peer Support Training and Certification available
to officers in state and local corrections facilities at no cost
through the Cordico app. Securus' funding will add peer support
training and certification, allowing agencies to offer another
level of mental health and well-being outreach.
- With Edovo, a tech nonprofit, Securus offers free
educational, vocational, and rehabilitative curricula to
incarcerated individuals across the country. Access to the Edovo
platform, which is now accessible via cloud-based delivery,
significantly enhances reentry outcomes and can help reduce
recidivism rates.
- Niagara County Correctional Facility partnered with
Securus to create a case study on the implementation of tablets.
The study quantifies how tablets help engage incarcerated
individuals productively, reduce infractions, and create safer,
more secure environments for corrections staff and incarcerated
individuals. The implementation of tablet technology decreased
infractions by 22 percent in the first year.
- Lightning Law offers a modern approach to
attorney-client communications. This platform provides a
comprehensive solution for privileged communications, including
real-time presentation and document collaboration tools,
significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of legal
interactions in correctional settings.
- Workbay, an interactive career development platform, is
being piloted on Securus tablets in the Florida Department of
Corrections (FDoC). This platform links recruitment,
skill-building, and career navigation into a comprehensive system,
providing incarcerated individuals with personalized learning and
reentry opportunities. Since going live in FDoC in July, Workbay
sign-ups have grown 80 percent, with more than 40,000 user logins,
to view more than 1,900 hours of video coursework. Workbay offers
users access to these reentry tools for up to two years
post-release, extending value when they return home.
These innovations and partnerships underscore Securus'
unwavering commitment to leading the future of corrections
technology. Securus delivers advanced solutions that enhance the
lives of incarcerated individuals and the operations of
correctional facilities nationwide.
About Securus Technologies
Headquartered in
Plano, Texas, Securus
Technologies® (Securus) is an Aventiv Technologies company that
serves more than 1,800 public safety, law enforcement, and
corrections agencies as well as over 1,000,000 incarcerated
individuals across North America.
Founded in 1986, Securus offers innovative solutions like phone and
video connections and e-messaging, which connect family and friends
to their incarcerated loved ones. Their secure monitoring and
investigative solutions aid law enforcement and correctional
facility staff in their operations and efforts to maintain public
safety in communities nationwide. As the pioneers of tablet
technology, Securus introduced the first corrections-grade tablet
in 2011, revolutionizing how communication, entertainment, reentry,
and educational resources are deployed in complex corrections
environments, elevating efficiency in operations and stronger
reentry outcomes. For more information, please visit
https://www.aventiv.com/securus-technologies/ or follow us on
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