BluTag User’s Guide Version 9.
Blutag: FCC ID S5EAA700008 For body worn operation this tracking device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines The highest reported SAR value is: 0.709 W/kg GSM850 and 0.967 W/Kg GSM1900. BluHome: FCC ID S5EBH0107A FCC regulatory statement for Part 15 devices - This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: About VeriTracks™ BluTag® and BluHome..................................................... 1 BluTag® ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Summary of BluTag® Specifications: ..............................................................................................................2 BluHome® .......................
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Setting up a schedule .................................................................................................................................28 Deleting a schedule ....................................................................................................................................29 Ranges .........................................................................................................................................................................
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Other methods and tools for crime solving .......................................................................................................................... 53 Finding offenders at the scene of a crime ....................................................................................................................... 53 If the crime has been added to VeriTracks™ .................................................................................................
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Chapter 1: ABOUT VERITRACKS™ BLUTAG® AND BLUHOME VeriTracks™ is an innovative public safety tool developed by General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems and offered exclusively by Satellite Tracking of People (STOP) LLC. VeriTracks™ employs a combination of data integration, geo-mapping, and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to effectively remove the “anonymity” of non-incarcerated offenders under the supervision of local, state or federal criminal justice agencies.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual BluTag® BluTag® is a one-piece device, about the same size as a small PC mouse. It is comfortable to wear and weighs just six ounces. It has a fully rechargeable battery, tamper resistant strap, status call button, audible tone notification, vibration alarm notification, on-board management controls, and is completely waterproof to a depth of 50 feet.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual "=>" indicates a series of selections to be made. Key + Key indicates that two keys on the keyboard should be pressed at the same time. Filenames, on-screen options, and field names are shown in bold Arial font. Information to be entered using the keyboard is shown in Courier New font.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Chapter 2: GETTING STARTED Because VeriTracks™ is Internet-based, you need a 128-bit encrypted browser, such as MS Internet Explorer® 5.5 or higher. If your browser does not have sufficient encryption capability, a message will appear and you will be directed to a site where an upgraded browser can be downloaded. For further assistance, contact our technical support personnel 866-999-6427 toll free.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual 4. To login, you will need to enter the User Name and Password assigned to you. 5. If you forget your password, we can email it to you. To receive your password via email, enter your Username in the space provided and then click on the link ‘Click Here’ in the instructions next to the Password entry box. 6. Click on the Login button when you have finished entering in your account information.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual agency or office. The menu below drops down when you move your mouse over the Supervision link. 4. The Map link allows you to map an address or to retrieve previously mapped addresses. The map data entry box drops down when you move your mouse over the Map link. 5. The Logout link logs you out of VeriTracks™. automatically time out your session. If you close your browser you will On some of drop down menu items you will see small lock symbols next to the item name.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual 6. Buttons – All Search Pages have TEXT, MAP, and RESET buttons. TEXT will produce a text report of the data you queried. MAP will produce a map of the Incident or Tracks you queried. RESET will clear your query and let you start over. Data Entry pages will include the ADD button. When you have entered all the data to register a new offender or to create a new zone, you will need to click on the ADD button to add the information to the database.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Chapter 3: REGISTERING AN OFFENDER In this Chapter you will learn how to: - Register an offender and install the tag o Register and install Blutag o Register and install BluTag and BluHome - Un-enroll an offender and remove the tag and/or BluHome - Store and care for tags and/or BluHome - Swap out equipment if it is damaged or needs maintenance Registering an Offender To start using the VeriTracks™ system, you need to register your agency’s offenders in the system and
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual 3. Charge it up – Charge the tag for at least 4 hours. 4. Update it - If the tag has traveled any distance or is new, the tag will have to be placed in a location where it can acquire GPS almanac and empheris data. This can take up to 30 minutes with a clear view of the sky. If the BluTag® has spent significant time indoors with no GPS whatsoever it may need to do this as well. 5.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Table Columns: Call in Date: The date/time the unit last called into the server GPS Date: The date/time of a successful GPS fix. Positions: The latitude and longitude of a successful GPS fix. If the tag is not calling, indicated by no calls from the tag in the past hour, use these techniques to activate the tag’s calling into VeriTracks™.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual 6. Prepare - Locate clips, strap, and installation tools. Preparation for Adding the BluHome Adding the BluHome requires the following added preparation: 1. Remove the BluHome from inventory 2. Wake it up – Plug the BluHome in to wake it up and connect the unit to an analog phone line (in most offices this is your fax line). 3. Charge it up – Charge the BluHome for at least 4 hours. 4. Update it - No action required 5.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual In three seconds you will get the menus. Pressing the down key will progress the display to the next menu item. The up key will return to the previous menu item. Each of the menu items can be accessed in this way. Pressing the down key on the last menu item will display the first item. Pressing the up key on the first item will display the last item. Pressing the enter key will select the displayed item.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual 3. Attach the device: Each tag is a one-piece self contained unit. Clips are included in the installation kit. Two clips must be placed on each end of the strap. The clips fit into holes on the strap. Insert one end of the strap (with the two clips) into one side of the tag. Wrap everything around the offender’s ankle and place the other end of the strap (with the two clips) into the opposite side of the tag.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Note: only people in your office can access the enrollment screens for your offenders. VeriTracks™ restricts access to the enrollment data to prevent accidental changes. 3. Fill in Profile and Address tabs. These tabs capture data about the offender. Complete the information on these tabs as described in Appendix 1. 4. Assign the tag to the offender. When you first access this tab you will see the status of the tag. For a new enrollment the status fields will be blank.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual 8. Add zones (Chapter 4) , curfews (Chapter 5), and event controls(Chapter 5) GPS Position Call n Events Enrolling an offender with the BluHome Adding the BluHome is slightly different so the entire enrollment process is repeated here rather than just the added actions. Do not assign the BluTag® (using the Assign Tab) to the offender in VeriTracks™ until the tag is attached to the Offender’s leg. To enroll a new offender in VeriTracks™: 1.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual 3. Fill in Profile and Address tabs. These tabs capture data about the offender. Complete the information on these tabs as described in Appendix 1. 4. Assign the tag and BluHome to the offender. When you first access this tab you will see the status of the tag. For a new enrollment the status fields will be blank.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual a. The Tag has either called in and Has GPS and/or registered an ENTER event. b. All other events should be cleared including the “AWAITING ENTER at Time” event. 7. Add zones (Chapter 4) , curfews (Chapter 5), and event controls(Chapter 5) Complete Enrollment Paperwork Each agency will have its own policies and procedures; The Administrators Guide contains sample enrollment forms that can be adopted by your agency.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Un-Enrolling a Tracked Offender in VeriTracks™ To un-enroll the offender in VeriTracks™: 1. Mouse over the Supervision menu option, select Enrollment from the list. 2. Under the Enrollment option, select the Un-Enroll link on the left hand side of the screen. 3. Select the offender you wise to un-enroll from the scrolling list. 4. In addition to confirming that you want to un-enroll an offender, you can select a reason for the un-enrollment.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual 3. Pry the bridge off the tag 4. Remove and discard the old straps and clips. 5. Replace the bridge using the four tamper proof screws Changing a Tag on an Offender Occasionally you may need to remove a device from an offender’s ankle due to service issues or damage and replace it with a new one. You can either un-enroll and re-enroll the offender or go directly to the Tracking Device tag of Offender Enrollment.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual The Device Assignment History Report lists the period of time a device was assigned to an offender, as well as the reason it was removed from the offender. Storing and Maintaining BluTag® and BluHome 1. Unused tags should be stored in a secure, dry space. 2. Tags do not require charging while in storage. 3. Prior to re-enrolling a tag, follow the instructions for preparing a tag for use, registering an offender, and enrolling an offender. 4.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Review How To… Register an offender: Prepare the BluTag® for use Install the BluTag® on the offender Enroll the new offender in VeriTracks™ Complete the appropriate paperwork for the enrollment How To… Un-Enroll an offender in VeriTracks™ Un-enroll the offender in VeriTracks™ and remove the tag by cutting the strap. Complete any paperwork with the offender.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Chapter 4: ZONES In this Chapter you will learn how to: - Create a zone and assign it to an offender. - Verifying a zone assignment. - Edit a zone. - Un-assign a zone. - Expire a zone Zones are a useful way to better track offender movements. A Zone defines a geographic location that an offender must be in (Inclusion Zone) or prohibited from (Exclusion Zone) entering at prescheduled times. You receive notification when an offender violates an assigned zone.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Zone Name Name your zone. Be sure to use a specific name that is meaningful to you. Each organization may want to come up with a naming schema. The name must be unique. If the name is not unique you will receive a message that the zone cannot be created. Street No The Zone Address Street Number. Street Name The Zone Address Street Name. Cross Street Name The Zone Address Cross Street Name, if not using the street number. City The Zone Address City Name.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual 4. Complete the Zone Entry fields as described above beginning with the Zone Name. Because the zone location and size are already defined you do not need to add the zone address, Geocode, or enter the buffer distance. Assigning Zones On the Enrollment screens, (Supervision – Enrollment – Zone Tab) the Zones tab allows you to view zones that are currently assigned to an offender and assign existing zones to an offender.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Verifying a zone assignment After a zone is set up you should verify that the zone is assigned to the correct offender and in the correct location. Verify the zone is assigned to the offender To verify the zone is assigned to the correct offender search for the offender, Supervision => Search.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Verify the zone is in the proper place The most effective way to verify the location of a zone is to view it by mapping it in the from the Zone report. Select the (1) check box on the Zone report and (2) hit the globe. For inclusion zones you may also want to map the zone after the first night the offender has gone home to verify the offenders points are in the correct place. If the zone is incorrectly mapped you can edit the location of the zone.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Expire a zone Zones cannot be deleted. To expire a zone once you are done with it, un-assign it from all offenders first. To expire a zone, mouse over either the Supervision or the Administration menu options and select the zone you wish to expire. Change the Stop Date to today’s date and the zone will expire. Review How To… Create a Zone 1. Locate the zone area on the map. You may want to go to a specific address using the Map link on the main menu. 2.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Chapter 5: CONTROL CURFEWS, RANGES, AND EVENT In this Chapter you will learn how to: - Set up curfew schedule o Edit a schedule. o Delete a schedule. - Set up a range for a BluHome – BluTag pair - Set up a schedule for controlling events. o Edit a schedule. o Delete a schedule. While the purpose of each of these functions is different the application of each is similar so we placed both the curfew and event control guidance in this chapter.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Deleting a schedule To drop a curfew for an offender simply uncheck the everyday or selected days and the curfew will be removed. Ranges The variable range setting for the BluHome – Blutag pair is set through he menu on BluHome. The instructions are as follows. The set range menu item allows the RSSI validation limit to be set for any device assigned to the BLUHOME. On selecting the option a list of assigned devices will be displayed.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual The BluHome measures the RSSI of each received message and displays the maximum, minimum and mean value received as well as the number of messages received. The higher the given RSSI value the stronger the received signal. Pressing the enter key will end the setup range process. The BluHome will send an exit setup reply to the next message from the tag. The new RSSI limit will be calculated (exact calculation to be determined after testing) and displayed.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Deleting a schedule Select “Deactivate all Event Control Schedules” to clear the schedule.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual Chapter 6: EVENTS AND NOTIFICATIONS This chapter covers: • BluTag® Events. • BluTag and BluHome Events • Immediate Notifications. • The Daily Summary Report Notification. To supervise an offender you need to have the important and time-critical information delivered to you (any where). The most frequently used tools for monitoring offenders are events and notifications. BluTag® and VeriTracks™ can be used to detect violations of program rules and release conditions.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual EXCLUSION ALARM EXCLUSION CLEAR INCLUSION ALARM INCLUSION CLEAR SILENT EXCLUSION ALARM SILENT EXCLUSION ALARM CLEAR SILENT INCLUSION ALARM SILENT INCLUSION ALARM CLEAR 911 EXCLUSION ALARM 911 EXCLUSION ALARM CLEAR 911 INCLUSION ALARM 911 INCLUSION ALARM CLEAR PRESS BUTTON When an offender enters an area in which he/she is not allowed. When an offender exits an area in which he/she is required to stay.
VeriTracks™ User’s Manual BLUHOME POWER ON / RESET BLUHOME POWER LOSS BLUHOME MOVEMENT BLUHOME MOVEMENT CLEAR BLUHOME LID TAMPER CLEAR BLUHOME LID TAMPER BLUHOME SANITY CALL TIMER EXPIRED BLUHOME CALL SUCCESSFUL BLUHOME LOW BATTERY AWAITING ENTER ENTER LEAVE BLUHOME CURFEW ALARM BLUHOME CURFEW CLEAR BLUHOME SETUP RSSI CHANGED BLUHOME: BLUTAG BRACELET STRAP BLUHOME: BLUTAG LOW BATTERY ALARM BLUHOME: BLUTAG PRESS BUTTON BLUHOME SETUP DEVICE ASSIGNED BLUHOME: BLUTAG ON CHARGER BLUHOME: BLUTAG OFF CHARGER B
