Indiana’s inmates could soon have access to tablets (ABC)

MARCH 21, 2017, ABC57 NEWS – Indiana Department of Corrections could be amongst the ranks of the most forward thinking DOCs in the U.S. They plan to make tablets accessible to 100% of their population. Thanks to our customer, Oregon DOC, for paving the way. To learn more, watch the video broadcast here: Watch the full story here.

Why every Indiana inmate could soon have a tablet (USA Today)

MARCH 20, 2017 INDIANAPOLIS — A plan to put a tablet in every Indiana inmate’s hands could help offenders stay connected with their families and improve their education, which are important ways to keep them from returning to prison. But the plan is also raising questions about fairness. Could a technology company providing specialized tablets made for prison environments take […]

These inmates get access to tablets. They’re using them to reconnect to society.

On February 24, 2017, Circa covered the inmate wireless Telmate Tablets at the Albany County Correctional Facility in New York. To learn more visit the link below: Watch the full story here.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down (The Richmond Register)

Thumbs up…to Gov. Matt Bevin’s order which gives job seekers with a criminal past a “fair chance.” The order — known as the Fair Chance Employment Initiative — means applicants won’t be required to check the box for criminal convictions on the initial state application. Bevin said the Fair Chance Initiative will offer a fair […]

Telmate Tablets Hit Milestone With 150,000,000 Minutes of Inmate and Detainee Usage in Just Three Years

FEBRUARY 20, 2017 SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Inmate communications leader Telmate announced today a major milestone as it surpassed 150,000,000 minutes of use of its industry-leading wireless inmate and detainee tablets since the product’s launch in 2013. “We have always known tablets would be the next big innovation in corrections,” said Telmate President, Kevin O’Neil, […]

Company honors fallen Richmond officer with donation to family

On February 2, 2017, FOX 56 covered the Telmate Fallen Heroes award ceremony for local fallen Officer Daniel Ellis. To learn more about his story and the Telmate Fallen Heroes program visit the link below: Watch the full story here.

Officer Daniel Ellis receives Telmate Fallen Heroes honor

On Nov. 6, 2015, Madison County was gripped with sorrow as the news that one of Richmond Police Department’s promising young officers had died from injuries sustained in the line of duty. Now, more than a year later, the memory of Senior Patrol Officer Daniel Ellis continues to inspire and empower others. On Thursday, Ellis […]

Telmate Awards Fallen Richmond Police Officer

On February 1, 2017, LEX18 in Lexington, KY covered the Telmate Fallen Heroes award ceremony for local fallen Officer Daniel Ellis. To learn more about his story and the Telmate Fallen Heroes program visit the link below: Watch the full story here.

Award To Honor Officer Daniel Ellis

On February 1, 2017, LEX18 in Lexington, KY covered the Telmate Fallen Heroes award ceremony for local fallen Officer Daniel Ellis. To learn more about his story and the Telmate Fallen Heroes program visit the link below: Watch the full story here.

Monroe County Jail Adding Online Video Chatting As Visitation Option

(BLOOMINGTON) – The Monroe County jail is adding an online video chatting as a visitation option. According to the Associated Press inmates will be able to use tablets to “chat” with people who may not otherwise be able to come to visitation. The tablets will cost 15 cents a minute to use, compared with 24 […]