Today, we had no formalized meeting. Instead, we researched a specific section of Senate Bill 300. I focused on the satellite monitoring of recidivists and the benefits and detriments that satellite monitoring has on people on probation. Although complex, it seems that satellite monitoring is in an early developmental stage with limited use throughout the states. Some people believe that the devices infringe on the rights of prisoners, while others believe that the device will stop people from committing another crime while on parole. However, satellite monitoring has been successful in other ways, like helping the coast guard stop illegal fishing and preventing criminals from escaping the coast guard. In tomorrow’s research, I will be focusing more on the constitutionality of satellite monitoring, which is a very important part of Senate Bill 300!
-Travis