Commission approves Precision Kiosk addendum to expand automated alcohol monitoring for low‑risk individuals

The Laramie County Board of County Commissioners approved an addendum with Precision Kiosk Technologies, Inc. to provide hardware and software to operate a fully automated pretrial, probation and alcohol-monitoring kiosk for low‑risk individuals.

At the meeting, the presenter identified as Perry described the program as part of a 24/7 model that would allow people charged with alcohol offenses to be released from jail and report to a kiosk for verification testing twice daily. "The kiosk offers an ability for them to come into the facility, blow into a machine, it tracks who they are by taking a picture, their fingerprint," Perry said, and added the program’s goal is to help people stay employed while participating in counseling and the justice process.

Under the contract terms presented to the commission, the county would pay $1,750 per kiosk per month plus other charges detailed in the contract exhibit. Perry said program fees paid by participants would allow the machine to offset its cost if about 30 people enroll; he estimated the county could initially have up to 40 participants. Staff indicated the county budget includes funding to hire a person to monitor entries, but that jail cameras would provide oversight if a dedicated monitor is not yet hired. The board noted that only one kiosk is being approved now and any additional units would return to the commission for approval.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about monitoring responsibilities and the safeguards for noncompliance; Perry explained that failures or missed appointments would be referred back to the court. After discussion the commission approved the addendum by roll call.