The Shreveport Police Department is testing a high-tech system that tracks repeat domestic violence offenders. This system is in the testing phase but could be a game changer for victim safety.

How it Works

Once a domestic violence suspect is arrested and served with a temporary restraining order, they will wear a monitoring device. Police then set up a virtual boundary, called a ‘geo-fence,’ around the victim’s home and workplace. If the offender crosses that line, the victim and the Shreveport Police Department receive an alert immediately.

The department is currently working through the legal and technical details, but officials call this a major step forward in preventing repeat offenses. ‘We are on the cutting edge of the technology that we’re bringing to the law enforcement community. This is all being done to try to cut down on domestic violence and keep those victims safe,’ said SPD PIO Cpl. Chris Bordelon.

The system could also expand to juvenile offenders and early releases, but there isn’t an official start date.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.