Entries by Telmate

Kitsap County Inmate Requests Go Paperless with Tablet Technology

“The Telmate Tablets have allowed us to go paperless while significantly enhancing our ability to respond to grievances in a timely fashion, while reducing staff time and cost.” Support Sergeant Keith Hall, Kitsap County Sheriff Office CHALLENGE: From bills to magazine subscriptions, to documentation management and beyond, the movement to go paperless is everywhere you […]

County Jail Reports Better Behaved Inmates When Using Telmate Tablets

“With the advancements in telemedicine via tablet technology, biofeedback, and the various developing technologies, there is unlimited potential for tablet technologies to manage behavior and transform physical and psychological wellness.” Shaun Wehle, Lake County Mental Health Director CHALLENGE: Correctional facilities constantly look for ways to manage inmate behavior by providing them with positive resources, outlets […]

New Patent Improves Call Reliability and Security at Jails and Prisons (WNCT9)

(PRWEB) March 18, 2015 – Inmate communications leader Telmate announced the issuance of a new patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,976,949) for Telmate’s automated core calling system. Known as the Telmate Central Call Platform, what the patent describes is a new technical architecture for handling inmate calls, which has been the foundation of Telmates inmate calling platform […]

Gary Man to Serve 55 Years In Prison

CROWN POINT | On the eve of a jury trial, a Gary man admitted to shooting to death a man in 2013 and wounding a woman. Anthony T. Williams, 29, pleaded guilty Friday to murder and attempted murder, a Class A felony. As part of the agreement, Williams is expected to be sentenced to 55 […]

Telmate Verified Uncovers Complex Criminal Activity, Even Off-The-Radar Contacts

“Telmate Verified has become an essential tool for our facility and the Investigations division in gathering intelligence on criminal activity as well as locating and linking individuals together who have previously been off of the Law Enforcement radar” Matt Martin, Chief Jail Administrator – DeKalb County Sheriffs Office INVESTIGATOR CHALLENGES: Today investigators are dealing with […]

Telmate Verified Uncovers Child Molester in Hiding

“In the past, it would take days to get information like this, but with Telmate, I can do it on the fly and within minutes connect the dots to a suspect’s accomplices, partners, friends and even enemies. This tool alone has dramatically increased my productivity and improved the effectiveness of our investigations, ultimately providing a […]

Telmate Tablets Surpass New Milestone of 3.5 Million Minutes Per Month

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (PRWEB) February 26, 2015 Corrections leader Telmate announced a record-breaking 3.5 million minutes per month of total inmate tablet usage. The Telmate Tablet is a secure handheld device that provides inmates access to photos and messages from friends and family as well as access to approved news, music and entertainment. Not only […]

Telmate Volunteer Preps Underprivileged Youth for Success in the Working-World

Telmate recruiter, Sheryl Stillman, spent the day teaching students of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Treasure Valley the fundamentals of presenting themselves in the working-world. Each month, several Telmate employees volunteer their time to train a small group of participants as part of the “Telmate Cares” community outreach program. During the class, Stillman […]

Kitsap County Corrections Sgt. Receives Communications Honor

BREMERTON, WA. — Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Sergeant Keith Hall was recently selected as “Hero of the Month” by Telmate, the telecommunications company that the Sheriff’s Office correctional facility uses to provide communications access and monitoring for inmates and corrections officers. In their release, Telmate says that Sgt. Hall has been an “Eagle Scout, […]

Kiosk Trends (Corrections Forum)

…All [Telmate] lobby kiosks are all interconnected, so a family member near any Telmate kiosk nationwide is able to deposit cash for an inmate housed in any other facility with the same solution.