Support for police forces

Our monitoring technology is an effective method for the management and control of sex offenders and their use of the internet at home.

Once installed on the computer of a convicted offender, Securus enables police officers or risk management staff to:

• Enforce internet restrictions
• Detect inappropriate online behaviour
• Capture evidence of violations
• React swiftly to child protection issues

Securus identifies 'grooming' or other inappropriate behaviour by alerting staff to key words and phrases commonly used in such situations. Screenshot evidence is captured of each incident to show exactly what took place.

Effective enforcement

Securus is a comprehensive e-safety system that can be customised to meet the specific circumstances of each force area - and which:

• Detects inappropriate text in virtually all applications
• Allows levels of severity and extra words to be set locally
• Captures suspect content before it can be closed or deleted
• Acts as a deterrent by encouraging offenders to 'think twice'
• Restricts access to prescribed websites

Surrey Police reviews Securus

Surrey Police has been conducting a six-month pilot project of Securus, which was completed in November 2008.

In total, 12 offenders have had their computers monitored, with any issues that are captured being reviewed by Surrey's risk assessment officers. Initial feedback suggests that the system has been well received by offenders and officers alike.

For a copy of the final report, email Teresa Hughes at the Lucy Faithfull Foundation on thughes@lucyfaithfull.org or call her on + 44 (0)7960 781 841

Working with the Lucy Faithfull Foundation

The use of computer monitoring to help the police to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse is being developed in partnership with the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.

For more details, contact Teresa Hughes or Chris Pummell at the Lucy Faithfull Foundation on +44 (0)1372 847 160 or wolvercote@lucyfaithfull.org