Pocan Compliments GPS Plan
Rep. Mark Pocan, who was a vocal critic of the sex offender GPS tracking bill, said the changes made to the legislation in the governor's budget provides a workable model for the policy.
"We pass bills ... you actually have to implement them," Pocan said to Frank.
Pocan said it was "wise" to tie the limits of monitoring with the terms of parole or probation supervision. The Madison Democrat added he believes GPS won't stop offenders from recidivism, it would only provide information on the offenders whereabouts after the crime has been committed.
Pocan also asked whether the state has any intention to renew a contract with the Corrections Corporation of America, the outfit that the state used to house inmates out of state due to in-state overcrowding. The contract expired last year, and all out-of-state inmates have been moved back inside Wisconsin's borders.
Frank said there are no plans to pursue another contract with CCA, and the state's policy is now to work with county sheriff's to acquire additional beds. "At this time, we don't have any intent to move people out of state," Frank said.
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