Blood alcohol-monitoring device takes steps to curb drunk driving
Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor (SCRAM) ankle bracelet samples subjects sweat as often as every 30 mins. to measure blood alcohol content. At least once a day, wearer is required to be within 30 ft. of a modem placed in his home or place of work. Bracelet uploads test data to modem, which sends results to web-based service. SCRAM includes programs for repeat offenders of driving under the influence (DUI) laws, as well as drug and family courts, domestic violence, campus alcohol, and offender reentry programs. The Correctional Services Div. of Maximus provides community supervision, treatment, and electronic monitoring services to more than 35,000 offenders in 7 states. Product is generally paid for by offenders, reducing burden to taxpayers and local government budgets.
