User's Guide

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Introduction
Introduction
In addition to current methods of monitoring offenders through ReliAlert™ and GPS tracking,
SecureAlert ‘s new product the eArrest Beacon and ReliAlert™ will provide agencies with signif-
icant advantages. These benefits would include:
• Greater flexibility in defining, monitoring
and limiting offender mov
ements or travel
• More precise tracking in difficult areas
• Lower numbers of false alarms related to occasional GPS inaccuracy
• Improv
ements in the overall costs of monitoring offenders
When this is combined with existing GPS tracking there are even more advantages.
What is the eArrest beacon?
The SecureAlert eArrest beacon is a device that utilizes radio frequency (RF) and compliments exist-
ing global position system (GPS) offender tracking methods. The eArrest beacon is a completely
self-contained short range transmitting station. Its purpose is to allow for more precise tracking of
offenders in areas where GPS solutions may be insufficient, for example, inside multi-floor apart-
ments where GPS signals are too weak.
The e Arrest beacon is placed inside an ideal location and is electronically assigned to one or more
offen
ders wearing the ReliAlert™. Once activated the eArrest beacon and ReliAlert™ defines
a
location to which an offender is restricted for specific times or all day or night. If the offender
leaves that location an alarm is sent to the SecureAlert Monitoring Center.