Government

Texas county installs kiosks for probation check-ins, alcohol monitoring

Image courtesy of AB Kiosk.

December 15, 2021

San Patricio County is the first county in Texas to use the AB Kiosk for probation check-ins and alcohol monitoring, according to a press release.

San Patricio Community Supervision and Corrections installed the AB Kiosk in the lobby of its headquarters at 404 West Market Street in Sinton, Texas, and began conducting remote check-ins with a group of 450 low-risk clients.

The AB Kiosk system automates the entire probation check-in and alcohol-monitoring process, from appointment coordination and breathalyzer administration to video recording and reporting. By automating these functions, the SPCSC is able to safeguard interactions between staff and clients, thereby limiting the risks of COVID transmission.