The situation descibed here is pretty rare -- indeed, I have never before heard of anyone successfully removing the electronic tracking device. That said, it is unfortunate because if such devices are not secure an otherwise useful, and sensible, sentencing option may become unavailable.
Teen pries off bracelet, goes on crime spree
By SUN MEDIA
The Winnipeg Sun
A 17-year-old serial car thief is accused of going on a two-month crime spree after prying off the electronic ankle bracelet intended to keep tabs on him, Winnipeg police say.
Police said the boy removed the bracelet at his home, where he was under curfew as part of his probation, and disappeared Aug. 10.
When a bracelet is removed or tampered with, it sends a signal via satellite to a monitoring centre in Georgia. Staff at the monitoring centre then contact Manitoba Justice officials, who alert police.
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See what happens when we outsource?
If this story is correct (and I'm not misunderstanding), why is the monitoring being done in the U.S.?
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