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SECURE CONTINUOUS REMOTE ALCOHOL MONITOR
(SCRAM)
Purpose:
To provide the courts, probation, attorneys, diversion programs and other criminal
justice professionals with a tool to deter, detect, and receive confirmed documentation
of alcohol use via transdermal technology 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Provides a monitoring option for Employee Assistance Programs (E.A.P.) where
alcohol use has been an issue with an employee’s performance or the company’s
standards of safety.
Effective monitoring tool for treatment agencies working with individuals involved in
treatment voluntarily or involuntarily.
Option during custody visitation where alcohol was cited.
COURT ORDERED.
Goals:
� Increase public safety and victim safety by closely monitoring a person’s drinking
behavior.
� Create accountability among individuals for their drinking behavior.
� Promote behavior change.
� Reduce jail and prison populations by providing cost effective supervision
alternatives.
� Provide an individual the opportunity to continue to be a productive citizen and
support their family while still being monitored.
How Does It Work:
The SCRAM device is a “bracelet” snuggly locked onto the ankle and worn 24 hours a day.
The device measures and reports on any alcohol consumption as well as any tampering,
obstruction or removal attempt.
Participation:
Participating in SCRAM may be voluntary, court ordered, a condition of probation or pre-trial
diversion. Individuals with certain medical conditions such as pregnancy, diabetes, or skin
disorders may not be eligible.
Status Reports:
The referring source will be provided status reports on any tampering or removal attempts of
the bracelet as well as confirmed drinking events.
Registration:
To register call the Florida Safety Council at 407-897-4431 or 407-879-0014.
SCRAM is offered in Orange, Osceola, Brevard, Broward, and Seminole Counties.
The SCRAM is offered in partnership with Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc. (AMS).
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