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Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Elevates Inmates Safety Standards

Sarasota County Adopts OverWatch™ System to Boost Safety and Security for Inmates and Staff.

SARASOTA, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2024) - 4Sight Labs has announced the deployment of its OverWatch™ system at the Sarasota County Jail. Utilizing sensors and cutting-edge technology, OverWatch™ detects potential safety risks and health emergencies, enabling swift response by facility staff. This innovative solution represents 4Sight Labs’ commitment to leveraging technology for safer correctional facilities.

Sarasota County is now the third facility in Florida to implement the OverWatch™ system, demonstrating leadership in advancing inmate safety standards.

The facility began using 50 devices on Oct. 29, 2024.

Media Contact:

Evan Keats

Director, Community Affairs

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

Evan.Keats@sarasotasheriff.org

About Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office

Sarasota County is located on Florida's Gulf Coast. Our jurisdiction encompasses 572 square miles, including 35 miles of shoreline. The county is home to 396,000 residents - a number that swells to more than 500,000 residents during winter months.

The agency employs more than 1,000 sworn and civilian members. Personnel duties include patrol, investigations, corrections, communications, youth services, K-9, victim’s assistance, court security, animal services, aviation, mounted patrol, SWAT and crime prevention. Another 100 volunteers assist our agency in various areas.

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