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Bahamas Tests Smart Watches for Parole | Bahamas News
The Bahamas is revolutionizing parole with sleek, wrist-worn monitors that could detect drugs through the skin—less visible than ankle bracelets, designed to help ex-offenders reintegrate without stigma. Before even being considered for release, inmates must complete rehab, education, or job training. The Department of Corrections is ramping up with officer training overseas and public town halls, aiming to have 50+ trained assessors ready. The parole board still holds final authority—with strict conditions like curfews or drug tests—and violations can send someone back to serve their…
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