In response to the research, the G4S lead for electronic monitoring technologies, David Byrne, said:
"This research is a welcome addition to the debate on the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology in offender monitoring. Our experience in other countries backs up the report's findings which say that GPS should be tailored and appropriate to the people, crime type and circumstances involved.
"The technology can be applied in many different ways to manage offenders who pose varying levels of risk to the public but ultimately it must enhance public safety and help to prevent victims of crime. Our agreement with the Scottish government was set up to support the use of GPS technology and we look forward to playing a full part in their review and any programmes which may follow from that."
David Byrne has previously written a blog about the applications of GPS technology and the G4S work supporting other law enforcement agencies around the world.
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