GOOGLE GOVERNMENT TRANSFORMER
Parole officers now can conduct meetings on-the-go through Google Hangouts and are able to focus on their core job of field supervision instead of sitting behind a desk. The reports they complete in Google Docs are easily accessed by other officers and supervisors, and the crime data can be shared with other public safety agencies.
Sellers says leveraging technology to actively supervise offenders directly in the community where they live just makes sense.“This allows us to provide better service to the public and to keep parole officers out in the field where things are happening,” said Sellers.
Executive Director of Parole Michael Nail says the Board will continue to work to improve public safety through the use of technology.
"This is yet another example where the State Board of Pardons and Paroles on behalf of Georgia has risen to the occasion and chose to lead instead of follow. You will find this attitude and discipline throughout the entire agency. We choose to take a leadership role in this arena because we recognize the immense impact current and future technology can have on transforming our business practices and our ability to serve the citizens of Georgia,” stated Nail.
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