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Frio County discusses GPS electronic-monitoring pilot; court requests contract and DA/judge review
Summary
The court heard a lengthy presentation on a proposed GPS electronic-monitoring pilot for misdemeanor cases. The sheriff said the program would be a trial; a vendor noted low device-loss rates but cautioned about battery maintenance. Commissioners asked for contract language and DA/district-judge input and tabled the item to Dec. 9 for signatures and final paperwork.
Frio County Sheriff Pedro Peter Salinas presented a proposal to establish a GPS-based electronic-monitoring pilot intended primarily for misdemeanor cases. The proposal would allow monitored individuals to remain in the community under conditions set by the sheriff’s office and the supervising agency. The court discussed oversight, alert volume and device-loss risk.
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