Channel 4’s “Dispatches” returns with an undercover investigation that raises serious questions about public safety and government accountability. This Monday’s episode, “Undercover: The Great Tagging Scandal,” takes viewers inside Serco, the UK’s largest electronic tagging company, responsible for monitoring offenders released early from overcrowded prisons.
What the “Dispatches” team finds is a system riddled with flaws. The investigation reveals failures in the tagging technology, oversight, and training, all of which combine to create a situation where offenders are not being properly monitored.
As prison populations continue to rise and early release programs become more common, the reliability of electronic tagging is crucial to ensuring public safety. The “Dispatches” investigation suggests that the current system is falling short, potentially putting communities at risk. Tune in to Channel 4 on Monday, April 14 at 9:00 PM for the full report.
