Considering RFID Inmate Tagging Application to Enhance Prison Management

Security is one of the most important aspects of prison management, which includes security of inmate, staff as well as the public. This paper studies two inmate tagging solutions, which work effectively to enhance numbers of correctional institution in the U.S.. They are Clincher® wristband identification from Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC) and the TSI Prism real-time tracking from Alanco / TSI Prism, Inc. (TSI). Features and advantages of the inmates tagging systems are highlighted.