Grand Forks County Signs Off on Sheriff Technology Renewals

The Grand Forks County Commission unanimously approved three sheriff-related agreements, two involving technology. One renewal keeps Guardian RFID inmate tracking and moves equipment to a lease with periodic upgrades; another continues SCRAM alcohol monitoring used for court-ordered release conditions. The third provides state highway safety overtime funding.

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The Grand Forks County Commission approved three sheriff agreements on Oct. 6. Two renewed technology contracts. Guardian RFID provides bracelet-and-scanner tools, including tablets, to log inmate movements and meals at the correctional center. With nine tablets losing warranty next year, the county chose a lease costing roughly $20,000 annually, including periodic hardware and software upgrades, instead of buying replacements. It runs three years, with a possible three-year extension.

A second three-year renewal keeps SCRAM Systems supplying remote alcohol monitoring for court-ordered release conditions. Sheriff Andy Schneider said other providers might be considered later. Commissioners