Micro-chip that Criminal

[Grey_Knights]

What do you think about the idea of micro-chipping all inmates that come into custody? Imagine an alarm sounding off if John Doe goes into an unauthorized area? (similiar to EM) Or what if its programed to tell if John Doe's heart has stopped beating? Opens up a whole new world of security options. What are you thoughts?

[ 07-30-2001: Message edited by: Grey_Knights ]

[Tackleberry]

I think people like the ACLU and Human Rights groups & their attorney's would have a field day with this one. Sounds great but it would have to be regulated a bit. I would greatly want the murderer and rapist but not your average parking ticket scoflaw who's in jail for the weekend. They would have to be convicted of the crime or be on parole or such. Kinda like the idea and practice of taking criminals DNA samples for help in solving future crimes or past crimes. I like it though, you got my vote. Technology these days is endless. I have an internal chip installed by my vet into my dog's neck. If he gets lost the SPCA guys have a scanner that tells them who he is and where he lives so they can contact us in the event he wanders off or gets lost. Somewhat the same kind of technology since the chip is very, very small.


Tac
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[gazza]

i agree with what t/berry says muderers,rapist,phedophiles,but wouldnt the bleeding hearts have fun with it the govt here in victoria has just giving the idea of home detention away as being to hard to police :eek:

[On Paper]

Basically, the tech available now could be defeated and would open up a can of worms.
1. If an inmate gets an infection, you get sued.
2. If the chip is placed under the skin, like those that the vet sells for Rover, inmates will be able to remove them. If the chip placed deeper, you won’t be able to scan it.
3. Scanners for theses devices have to be in very close proximity to the chip to get a reading. The devices resemble a handheld metal detector. Door sensors won’t work.
4. Some will claim that it’s the mark of the beast and sue on religious grounds.
5. It will give every hack journalist a free “Big Brother” series of reports.

Tackleberry mentioned DNA sampling. I have no problem with this kind of documentation of felons. However, I believe that as DNA identification becomes more ingrained into our culture, we will see it’s use creep into other realms. All certified or sworn officers have had their fingerprints sent to the FBI. I have no doubt that, within ten years, a DNA sample will become a requirement for most agencies. How's that for Big Brother?

[ 07-31-2001: Message edited by: On Paper ]

[Grey_Knights]

Tac,
Maybe we could put it on them without them knowing!!!! Hmmmmmmmmmm

On Paper,
They could be a computerized tracking mechanism like Electronic Monitoring. Do you use those with your probationers yet?

[On Paper]

Grey:
We do have that system. The receiver is about the size of a brick. Offenders wear an anklet to keep them near their brick.

www.protec.ca (http://www.protec.ca/)

[ 08-01-2001: Message edited by: On Paper ]