From WYSO 91.3:
They’re not stylish and they’re prone to false alarms, but jail officials across the country are turning to biometric bracelets to keep people from dying in custody.
A company called 4Sight Labs has created medical monitors that measure vital signs like heart rate and breathing. When locked onto the wrist, the device is designed to alert the jail’s staff of a medical emergency.
“Our goal is to not miss a health crisis,” 4Sight Lab’s CEO David Sanders said.
Across the U.S., Sanders said 61 local jurisdictions are using the technology or are in training to implement it in their jails. Continue reading >>>
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