New Steel-Cuff Devices Planned To Curb Electronic Monitoring Breaches

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September 2, 2026

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New Steel-Cuff Devices Planned To Curb Electronic Monitoring Breaches

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More than TT$10 million was spent on 300 legacy electronic monitoring devices that were not equipped with cut-resistant straps.

This was revealed by Electronic Monitoring Unit Manager at the Ministry of Justice, Lawrence Hinds.

Speaking during a Joint Select Committee inquiry into the implementation of the Administration of Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Act, 2012, he said there have been four incidents involving breaches or tampering with the devices.

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