Blending In: The Emergence of Wearable Tech and Apps in Electronic Monitoring
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SESSION INFO

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Session Type: Workshop
The “ankle bracelet” was first introduced in the early 1980’s. Today, approximately 7% of offenders / defendants under community supervision are under some form of electronic monitoring; and while the devices have evolved over time, the participant experience hasn’t changed much. Some might argue, why should it? This workshop will review how modern wearable tech and apps may present significant benefits by coexisting with, and someday replacing, the traditional ankle monitor.

SESSION PRESENTERS
Miranda Follis
Director of Marketing, Track Group
AJ Gigler
Chief Marketing Officer, Track Group


Mr. Gigler has over 18 years’ experience in electronic monitoring technology and rehabilitative program development. With an extensive background spanning from field operations to product design he is well versed on the evolution of electronic monitoring. Mr. Gigler has co-developed and launched multiple hardware and software products in the community corrections space and is a U.S. Patent holder. Mr. Gigler has served on the product development teams for some of the top electronic monitoring (EM) companies in the industry. His unique perspective includes field operations and management of a large state Department of Corrections EM program, as well as several years deploying evidence-based reentry & rehabilitative facilities in the Western U.S. Mr. Gigler holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Consumer Sciences with an emphasis in Family and Individual Development from Northern Illinois University.