Cobb County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office Adopts Real-time Inmate Tracking Technology
Cobb County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office Adopts Real-time Inmate Tracking Technology
GUARDIAN RFID replaces paper logs, is proven to bolster jail operations and accountability
MARIETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cobb County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office is replacing paper logs at the Adult Detention Center with GUARDIAN RFID, a nationally trusted system for inmate tracking.
"After seeing GUARDIAN RFID in action at other sheriff’s offices, we knew it could help us streamline our detention center operations." -- Sheriff Craig Owens, Cobb County, Georgia
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Detention staff will log safety rounds, inmate interactions, and medical visits in real time using ultra-rugged SPARTAN mobile handhelds from GUARDIAN RFID. Digital timers and automated alerts flag late or missed checks, creating a verifiable record. According to GUARDIAN RFID, detention centers that have adopted its Command Cloud platform have driven safety check compliance to 99%.
“After seeing GUARDIAN RFID in action at other sheriff’s offices, we knew it could help us streamline our detention center operations,” said Sheriff Craig Owens. “Their technology integrates into our existing ViaPath Jail Management System (JMS), enabling us to transition from an outdated manual approach to high-tech, proactive safety checks.”
By utilizing real-time Special Status tracking, staff gain instant visibility into the well-being of at-risk inmates. This technology equips deputies to intervene faster during mental health crises, significantly reducing the risk of self-harm and improving life-saving outcomes within the facility.
“Our partnership with Sheriff Owens is about modernizing Cobb County’s jail operations by moving away from high-risk manual processes,” said Daniel Quam, senior director of product at GUARDIAN RFID. “By replacing outdated inmate tracking methods with Command Cloud, we are eliminating redundant data entry and administrative bottlenecks.”
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is the first in metro Atlanta to use GUARDIAN RFID. Under Sheriff Owens’ leadership, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has earned a reputation for operational excellence. The Sheriff’s Office is one of two in the state to receive the prestigious Triple Crown rating, showing a dedication to operational excellence.
About the Cobb County Sheriff's Office: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency that executes a broad range of services which include but are not limited to Jail Operations, Court Security, Criminal Warrant Execution, Civil Process Service, Mental Health Transports, Forgery/Fraud Investigation, and Fugitive Investigation and Apprehension. Sheriff Craig Owens took over the office on Jan. 1, 2021, and leads a staff of more than 800 deputies and civilians. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has the most diverse command staff in its nearly 200-year history and is on the path to becoming the best law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. To learn more about the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, visit https://www.cobbsheriff.org/. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download the Cobb County Sheriff's Office App!
About GUARDIAN RFID: Since 2005, GUARDIAN RFID has been on a mission to protect America's Thin Gray Line. Serving local, state, and federal government agencies, GUARDIAN RFID builds technology ecosystems that empower teams, enhance security, and ensure transparency. Its flagship platform, Command Cloud, is the world's first officer experience platform (OXP), unifying the care, custody, and control mission set of correctional professionals. For more information, visit guardianrfid.com or monitor real-time system performance at status.commandcloud.com.
