SCRAM Remote Breath® - GPS With Every Type of Test

Summary

This video introduces the SCRAM Remote Breath device, highlighting its GPS tracking feature for alcohol monitoring. SCRAM’s GPS capabilities track not only failed and missed tests but also provide precise location data, ensuring accountability. The system helps agencies monitor compliance by showing where and when tests were missed or failed, making it harder for clients to claim excuses like device issues. A real-life example illustrates how GPS tracking helped locate a client who had fled the state, demonstrating the device's effectiveness in enhancing accountability and improving monitoring.

Takeaways

• 😀 GPS tracking is now an essential feature of SCRAM Remote Breath to monitor alcohol tests accurately.
• 😀 The GPS feature helps agencies track the precise location of a client during missed or failed breath tests.
• 😀 Missed test alerts are easier to resolve because GPS data shows where the device was at the time of the missed test.
• 😀 SCRAM Remote Breath eliminates claims of devices being uncharged or left behind by providing detailed location and device status.
• 😀 SCRAM's system includes GPS data for past, failed, and missed tests to provide complete monitoring coverage.
• 😀 Officers can use GPS data to substantiate claims and quickly follow up with clients who miss or fail tests.
• 😀 A real-world example showed how GPS tracking helped locate a client 600 miles away, aiding in their recovery and return to custody.
• 😀 The GPS feature provides transparency for clients under alcohol monitoring programs, preventing false claims or excuses.
• 😀 SCRAM Remote Breath can track a device's location even if a client absconds, helping agencies recover lost devices and clients.
• 😀 SCRAM Systems enhances alcohol monitoring programs by combining breath testing with location data for more accountability.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of the Scram Remote Breath device?

The primary purpose of the Scram Remote Breath device is to monitor alcohol consumption remotely by requiring users to take breath tests. It ensures accountability by providing real-time data and GPS locations, especially when positive alcohol readings are detected.

Why is GPS tracking important in breath testing systems?

GPS tracking is crucial because it provides the exact location of the device during breath tests, especially when alcohol is detected. This helps authorities verify where the test was taken and hold individuals accountable, ensuring that any missed or failed tests are properly tracked.

How does Scram Remote Breath help courts and agencies follow up on missed tests?

Scram Remote Breath tracks missed tests by providing GPS locations, which eliminates common excuses like the device being left at work or not being charged. It ensures that the authorities can verify the exact location and status of the device during missed tests.

What happens when a client misses a breath test with Scram Remote Breath?

When a test is missed, Scram Remote Breath provides a detailed GPS location of the device at the time of the missed test, helping officers or agencies follow up with precise information and hold clients accountable for their actions.

How does Scram Remote Breath differentiate between missed, failed, and successful tests?

Scram Remote Breath logs all test results—missed, failed, and successful—along with GPS locations. This provides a clear, verifiable record of each test, allowing authorities to distinguish between these test outcomes and take appropriate action.

Can Scram Remote Breath help locate a missing device?

Yes, Scram Remote Breath can track the GPS location of a missing device, even if it is taken far from the intended location. In one case, it helped locate both a missing device and the client, who was apprehended over 600 miles away at a truck stop.

How does GPS tracking help officers in real-world scenarios, like locating missing clients?

GPS tracking allows officers to track the exact location of a device, even in cases where the client has absconded. This feature was particularly useful in a case where an agency tracked a missing device to a remote location and successfully located the client.

What role does ScramNet play in managing missed tests?

ScramNet is the platform used to access detailed information on missed tests, including the precise GPS location of the device. Officers can easily view the location of missed tests, helping them verify claims and follow up effectively.

What was the outcome when a large state agency investigated a missing device using Scram Remote Breath?

The state agency used Scram Remote Breath’s GPS tracking and discovered that the missing device was located at a truck stop over 600 miles away. This led to the successful apprehension of the client, who had fled the state.

What is the benefit of integrating GPS data with breath testing for alcohol monitoring?

Integrating GPS data with breath testing improves accountability by ensuring that authorities can track both the status of the test and the location of the device, preventing clients from using excuses or avoiding testing. It provides real-time, actionable data for monitoring alcohol consumption.