Probation officer field safety

SolusGuard 

Enhancing Probation Officer Safety

Field Work is not only risky, it can also be inefficient - It doesn't have to be. SolusGuard ensures that community supervision can be done in a more effective and financially sustainable manner, without putting officer safety at risk.

probation officer field safety

Trusted by probation and corrections organizations across North America to keep their officers safe.

96%

of probation officers report being concerned about their safety when making field contacts.

1 in 10

probation officers will be physically assaulted at one point in their career.

56%

of assaults against probation officers take place while conducting work in the field.

Benefits of SolusGuard

Explore how we help probation departments with our suite of safety communications solutions.

SolusGuard Safety Communication Product Suite

Replace outdated procedures and increase department capacity through automated processes and instant communication. SolusGuard software can ensure officer field checks are done reliably and efficiently.

SolusGuard technology is more cost effective than traditional solutions like radios, offering substantial savings for departments. In some situations, doubling up of officers will not be needed, effectively doubling capacity without increasing risk.

Although training can reduce the risks associated with field visits, it cannot eliminate them entirely. Technology solutions, such as panic buttons, can significantly enhance safety and security, ensuring help is available when needed most.

The risk of working in potentially dangerous situations can lead to stressful and sometimes life-threatening encounters, contributing to staff turnover. Implementing effective safety solutions can help attract and retain officers.

SolusGuard’s technology enables officers to send alerts and share locations discreetly. These subtle devices enhance officers' ability to blend in, fostering trust and encouraging open interactions.

Field Work Efficiency

Replace outdated procedures and increase department capacity through automated processes and instant communication. SolusGuard software can ensure officer field checks are done reliably and efficiently.

Reduce Costs

SolusGuard technology is more cost effective than traditional solutions like radios, offering substantial savings for departments. In some situations, doubling up of officers will not be needed, effectively doubling capacity without increasing risk.

Improve Safety

Although training can reduce the risks associated with field visits, it cannot eliminate them entirely. Technology solutions, such as panic buttons, can significantly enhance safety and security, ensuring help is available when needed most.

Staff Retention

The risk of working in potentially dangerous situations can lead to stressful and sometimes life-threatening encounters, contributing to staff turnover. Implementing effective safety solutions can help attract and retain officers.

Community Trust

SolusGuard’s technology enables officers to send alerts and share locations discreetly. These subtle devices enhance officers' ability to blend in, fostering trust and encouraging open interactions.

Our Technology

Explore our comprehensive communications platform designed to enhance officer safety.

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Automate  
Routine
Check-Ins

Officers can automate the time-consuming process of routinely calling into dispatch during fieldwork with the help of the SolusGuard Mobile App.

Simply start a timer before each field contact and end the timer once the contact is completed. If an officer fails to end the timer, their network of emergency contacts will be notified instantly.

Wearable

Panic Button

Designed for speed and discretion, SolusGuard’s wearable panic button enables officers to send instant alerts in emergencies. Integrated with our mobile safety app and monitoring system, it provides a network of emergency contacts with immediate access to employee information (like GPS location) for coordinating an emergency response, including placing a call to 911.

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Fully Integrated  
Satellite Extender

Recognizing the unique challenges of diverse geographic landscapes, our satellite extender enables our mobile safety app to seamlessly transition between cellular and satellite networks based on signal availability. This ensures officers are reliably connected regardless of where they're located. 

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Let's Talk.

We are dedicated to helping your team develop a safety solution customized for your organization's unique needs.

Request a call or book a meeting to learn more about how SolusGuard’s suite of workforce safety solutions can help.

CASE STUDY

Kendall County case study

Enhancing Officer Safety in Kendall County With SolusGuard

Download the case study to learn how SolusGuard helped Kendall County increase field visit activity, reduce operational costs, and maintain a civilian-friendly persona without jeopardizing officer safety. 
 

WHITE PAPER

probation officer safety white paper

Enhancing Probation Officer Fieldwork Safety

Download the Probation Officer FieldWork Safety White Paper to learn about current risks associated with field work, common challenges to enhancing safety, best practice recommendations to enhance safety, and technology solutions.
 

PRODUCT GUIDE

SolusGuard product guide for probation

Explore Our Officer Safety Solutions

Download the SolusGuard Product Guide to learn about the benefits of SolusGuard including detailed product information on our Safety App; Wearable Panic Button; Safety Monitoring; and Satellite Extender.