After being sentenced for driving, the lady in question is now following the instructions of a mobile team agent. A black box or “box” now sits upon her sideboard, emitting “beeps” as she walks around her home. She stops at each corner of her rooms to set her perimeter, beyond which she cannot leave. The agent’s demeanor is cordial and professional; he is not a law enforcement official nor a prison guard, but rather a technician tasked with ensuring the installation of her bracelet is successful.
As she currently is unemployed, the lady has the freedom to leave her home every day from 8:00 am to noon. Were she employed, her schedule would be adjusted accordingly. However, the agent does warn her that if she doesn’t return home on time and cannot be contacted, the police will be notified and will intervene.
Sentenced by default for driving, this lady follows the instructions of the mobile team agent. A black box, the “box”, now sits on the sideboard in the living room and emits “beeps” in rhythm while the lady walks around her house. She stops in the corners of the rooms to delimit the perimeter from which she will no longer be able to leave. She laughs a little when the agent invites her to sit in his bathtub fully dressed. Their report is cordial, this agent is neither a policeman nor a prison guard, simply a technician who must ensure that the installation of the bracelet takes place in the best conditions.
Since she doesn’t have a job, this lady has the right to leave her house to do what she wants every day from 8:00 am to noon. If she had a job, her schedule would be adapted to her professional situation. The agent kindly warns her: if she doesn’t get home in time and is unreachable, the police will be notified and will pick her up.
In conclusion, the use of electronic monitoring bracelets as a form of probation or monitoring has become increasingly common in modern society. This lady’s experience highlights the necessary precautions and procedures that must be followed to ensure the safety of both the individual and the community. The mobile team agent provides a humane approach to monitoring, reminding us that even when dealing with those who have broken the law, kindness and respect should always be a top priority. Ultimately, technology may not be able to prevent all criminal behavior, but it can certainly help to monitor and manage it.
