DOC works with Charlotte police to monitor high-risk offenders

Secretary Alvin Keller and Chief Rodney Monroe address reporters. 

SEPT 30 - Department of Correction Secretary Alvin Keller joined Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe at a news conference announcing plans to enhance monitoring of high-risk probationers. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) uses global positioning system equipment to deter criminal activity by offenders who have been identified as high-risk.

The technology tracks the movements of offenders who have been court-ordered to wear the tracking equipment. CMPD, with its Priority Offender Strategy Team (POST), is a pioneer in monitoring serious offenders who have committed numerous crimes while awaiting trail on other charges.

Probation officers in Charlotte will work with CMPD to identify and work with high-risk probationers through POST.