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Correctional facilities today operate under increasing scrutiny. From inmate medical care to use-of-force incidents, every action is subject to legal, regulatory, and public review. When issues arise, the outcome often hinges on one critical factor: documentation. Incomplete, delayed, or inconsistent records can quickly turn routine incidents into significant liability risks. As a result, agencies are…
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The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) established critical standards to help correctional facilities prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and harassment. For jails, compliance with PREA is not just about having policies in place—it requires consistent execution across daily operations. From intake screening and staff training to incident reporting and audit preparation, PREA touches…
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Coordinating between correctional facilities and court systems is one of the most complex operational challenges in public safety. From scheduling hearings to transporting inmates and ensuring accurate documentation, every step requires precise timing and communication. Yet many agencies still rely on disconnected systems, manual processes, or outdated workflows—leading to missed court dates, delays, and increased…
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In correctional facilities, inmate classification is one of the most important operational processes. From the moment an individual enters a facility, staff must determine where that person should be housed, what supervision level is required, and what potential safety risks may exist. These decisions affect far more than housing assignments. Proper classification helps correctional staff…
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In correctional facilities, the inmate intake and booking process is one of the most critical—and complex—operational tasks staff perform each day. Officers must document charges, personal information, property inventory, medical data, classification status, court details, and housing assignments, often while managing multiple inmates at once. When these processes rely on manual paperwork, spreadsheets, or disconnected…
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County detention facilities face increasing operational pressure. From inmate intake and classification to court coordination, medical tracking, and compliance reporting, jail administrators must manage complex workflows — often with limited staff and outdated systems. That’s where Jail Management Software (JMS) comes in. But what exactly is it — and why are so many county facilities…
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ARMS has taken a significant step forward in its mission to deliver a fully integrated public safety platform by acquiring ATIMS, a respected provider of jail management software. This expansion marks ARMS’ entrance into the Jail Management System (JMS) space, enabling the company to support corrections workflows alongside its existing CAD and Records Management (RMS)…