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Ankle Monitors Get a Grip on Drunk Drivers

New technology lets cash-strapped PDs free up jail space

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 25, 2009 11:41 AM CDT

(Newser) – In the fight against drunk driving, cash-strapped municipalities are embracing cheaper penalties than the traditional—and expensive—jailhouse, and the ankle monitor has a high-tech addition: an alcohol sensor. Repeat offenders can skip probation and even rehab if they submit to sweat-analyzing remote surveillance. “...   Read full story »

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