The Shelby County Jail is using a new technology that could save the lives of high-risk inmates. According to a press release from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), remote heart rate sensors were recently purchased to allow for inmates whose heart rates climbed into the danger zone. The SCSO said the new tool has been able to alert officers to sick inmates. Being sick and going through the challenges of mental illness at a higher rate than at any point in my career. This product will be deployed to assist our mission to manage a safe and secure facility, taking into account the health and well-being of inmates. Within the first 48 hours of deploying Custody Protect, we have seen the benefits of the product,” said Sheriff John Samaniego. With real-time data, officers can respond within seconds if the heart rate exceeds safe levels.
The Shelby County Jail is using a new technology that could save the lives of high-risk inmates.
According to a press release from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), remote heart rate sensors were recently purchased to alert deputies if an inmate’s heart rate climbed into the danger zone.
The SCSO said the new tool has been able to alert officers to sick inmates.
“During my tenure as sheriff, inmates who have come to our prisons have increasingly entered our facilities from the street, and their physical and mental challenges are higher than at any point in my career. This product will be Deployed to assist us in our mission to manage a safe and secure facility with the health and well-being of our inmates in mind. Within the first 48 hours of deploying Custody Protect, we have seen the benefits the product has to offer,” said Sheriff John Sa Magnego.
The sensors are placed in straps that are tied around the prisoner’s ankle or wrist.
The sensor product, called Custody Protect, uses Bluetooth technology to transmit real-time data, allowing officers to respond within seconds if heart rates exceed safe levels.