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Harris County has introduced a new ankle-monitoring policy to reduce law enforcement response times when a monitor is cut. The initiative, funded by $1.5 million, includes 15 new full-time officers for 24-hour coverage. The new process involves immediate notification to a judge and a video check with the defendant. This update follows the arrest of Lee Gilley, who allegedly cut off his ankle monitor before fleeing the county. The policy also aims to better protect victims of domestic violence through an advocate app that notifies them if an alleged abuser comes within their vicinity.
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced the new initiative. Garcia emphasized that tampering with the ankle monitor will now result in immediate handcuffs. The new process also includes a direct line to the Harris County Sheriff's Office for faster action. Michailides, the executive director of Harris County Pretrial Services, highlighted the importance of constant monitoring for the safety of domestic violence victims.
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