Chapter 8 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

81023.3 Lines of Responsibility of GPS Monitored Caseloads

• Electronic Monitoring Unit

  • The EMU shall have the overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD) statewide Electronic Monitoring, GPSGlobal Positioning System, and SOSM, as well as related policies and procedures associated with the programs. The EMU shall be responsible for direct contact and coordination with the GPSGlobal Positioning System vendor. The Parole Administrator of the EMU shall be considered the DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD) Program Manager.

    • All Parole Agent Is, Parole Agent IIs, and Parole Agent IIIs, associated with the GPSGlobal Positioning System and SOSM shall be trained by EMU staff. Training will emphasize the use of GPSGlobal Positioning System technology as a parole supervision monitoring tool.

    • All parole agents must complete the specialized GPSGlobal Positioning System and SOSM training prior to supervising GPSGlobal Positioning System monitored supervised persons. The training shall include detailed instruction on the requirements associated with GPSGlobal Positioning System policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Electronic Monitoring Unit Coordinator

  • Under the direction and supervision of an EMU Parole Agent III, the EMU Coordinator Parole Agent II shall be responsible for the statewide standardization of GPSGlobal Positioning System as a supervision tool and SOSM, to include:

    • Serving as a subject matter expert with GPSGlobal Positioning System technology, equipment, and software.

    • Training staff throughout the region and State to understand and operate the GPSGlobal Positioning System system.

    • Serving as a liaison to DAPODivision of Adult Parole Operations (formerly P&CSD) headquarters, field agents, and local law enforcement agencies.

    • Provide SOSM training.

    • Providing GPSGlobal Positioning System program technology training updates to field staff.

• Parole Agent

  • The parole agent shall perform all GPSGlobal Positioning System enrollment, activation, supervision, and deactivation tasks.