CCM Correctional Technology and Data Management Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of an Offender Management System (OMS) in a correctional facility?
Answer: Centralize inmate records including classification, movement, programs, and release data
An OMS is the core database platform that integrates all aspects of inmate management, from intake through release, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Which technology is most commonly used in modern correctional facilities to monitor inmate location within the facility?
Answer: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tracking wristbands
RFID wristbands allow real-time tracking of inmate location throughout a facility, improving security and accountability without the expense of continuous staff monitoring.
A corrections manager wants to reduce the introduction of contraband cell phones. Which technology is most effective at detecting unauthorized wireless communications inside a facility?
Answer: Managed Access Systems (MAS) or cell phone detection systems
Managed Access Systems detect and can block unauthorized cell phone signals within a facility perimeter, significantly reducing contraband phone use.
What does the term 'evidence-based recidivism reduction' mean in the context of correctional data management?
Answer: Using validated research and data to select programs proven to reduce reoffending
Evidence-based recidivism reduction means selecting and implementing programs supported by rigorous research showing they measurably lower reoffending rates.
Which validated risk assessment instrument is most widely used in U.S. corrections to determine inmate risk level and program needs?
Answer: Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSI-R)
The LSI-R is a validated, widely adopted actuarial tool that assesses both risk of reoffending and criminogenic needs, guiding classification and program placement.
Why is data security particularly critical in correctional Offender Management Systems?
Answer: OMS contains sensitive personal, legal, and health data that could endanger staff or inmates if breached
OMS breaches can expose inmate addresses, victim information, informant status, and medical data, creating serious safety and legal risks for the facility.