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Article: Kane probation global positioning a national test
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- The Beacon News - Aurora (IL)
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- August 27, 2004
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GENEVA -- While electronic monitoring has been an effective jail alternative in Kane County for about 12 years, the next generation of the technology may be more effective.
That was the word Thursday from Court Services Director Jim Mueller, who told the County Board Corrections and Rehabilitation Committee his department is using limited satellite global positioning to monitor five sex offenders, thanks to an $84,000 federal grant.
Kane was one of only four counties in the state and 50 nationwide to get the grant, which means judges and probation officials here not only are getting a chance see how it works but are providing a model for others. Mueller told committee members his office has ...