Electronic Monitoring in Poland in the Light of the Research

Abstract

The research conducted in this paper has led to the identification of many interesting variables which - as the author hopes - may contribute to the development of specific postulates regarding the functioning of EM in Poland. It should be noted, in this work, the author referred to the effectiveness of the Electronic Monitoring System. The above-mentioned effective operation of this system is evidenced by many factors. In this regard, reference was made to the concept of evaluation research aimed at verifying the goals. It is not advisable at this point to recall the reasons for undertaking this research. It is only necessary to point out those elements of electronic monitoring (EM) which show its basic goals in the space of today's criminal policy. First, there is a noticeable conceptual role of EM in the fight against the phenomenon of penitentiary overcrowding and the penalty of imprisonment in general. Secondly, electronic Monitoring is to minimize the pathological impact of isolation on an individual in terms of reducing the phenomenon of recurrence to crime. Third, the role of EM in minimizing the operating costs of the system is important.