The corrections landscape is constantly evolving, especially in terms of the intelligence required to keep inmates, staff, and the public safe.

GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology, and a Platinum Award Winner in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is addressing these concerns with its continued expansion of GTL Fusion criminal intelligence services which enables correctional facilities the opportunity to enhance their security efforts.

By combining the knowledge and experience of trained, qualified intelligence analysts with the power of data analysis through the use of GTL Data IQ, GTL is able to develop reliable, actionable intelligence.

(GTL helps prevent crimes before they occur and solve them after they happen through a combination of people, technology, and data. GTL’s certified mobile forensic examiners combine cutting-edge technology with industry best practices to perform logical and physical data extractions from legally seized computer and cellular devices. Courtesy of GTL and YouTube.) 

This intelligence helps identify inmates, civilians and others engaged in criminal and security-threatening activities within facilities and also helps identify issues outside of the facility, such as human trafficking, elder abuse, and more.

“Our intelligence analysts work tirelessly to ensure that correctional facilities know exactly what is going on in their facility and increase the safety and security of all those within its walls,” explains Mitch Volkart, GTL Vice President, Intelligence Solutions.

“As an example, an analyst recently completed a proactive investigation following an inmate who was continuously smuggling narcotics into a facility.”

“Using multiple data sources and platforms, the analyst was able to identify the inmate’s family members and other outside entities all involved in the drug smuggling ring.”

“All parties involved were profiting from smuggling contraband into the facility, as well as trying to bankroll legitimate businesses from the drug proceeds.”

“This is just one example of the thorough and revolutionary work being done by GTL’s intelligence analysts as part of Fusion services.”

GTL Fusion focuses on three main pillars: Intelligence, Digital Forensics, and Consultation and Training.

GTL helps correctional facilities prevent crimes before they occur and solve them after they happen through a combination of people, technology, and data.

Intelligence analysts use data mining tools to provide actionable intelligence from a myriad of data sources, including, but not limited to, phone records, financial transactions, jail management system data, and visitation information.

In addition to the work of analysts, GTL Fusion also provides timely forensic extractions of digital devices such as contraband cellular phones, tablets, and drones found in correctional facilities through the GTL-operated National Computer Forensic Lab (NCFL).

This state-of-the-art laboratory focuses on proper handling and extraction of digital evidence using today’s most advanced techniques and methodologies, including cellular JTAG and chip-off.

The wealth of knowledge obtained by the NCFL, as well as the GTL-operated National Intelligence Center (NIC), is then provided to correctional facilities by way of certified training and consultation to help officers and administrators create strategies and methodologies to identify and stop illicit behavior.

“Unfortunately, not all criminal behavior stops just because someone is put behind bars,” added Mr. Volkart.

“The services provided by GTL Fusion are designed to supplement facility efforts to mitigate illicit activity and have a positive impact on the safety and security of the correctional facility, the officers and personnel that work there, and the other inmates that are housed there.”

GTL’s Intelligence Solutions are designed for the next generation of correctional facilities by connecting systems, leveraging automation, and implementing technologies to readily identify actionable intelligence critical to ensuring a facility’s safety and security.

(Want to know more about how GTL can help? A webinar presented by GTL in conjunction with the Justice Clearinghouse will help you gain a better understanding of how security is enhanced and crime reduced through intelligence-driven-strategies. Whether a narcotics detective, gang intelligence officer, jail administrator, or patrol deputy, watching this recorded webinar will expose you to some of the modern-day practical applications that harness the power from knowledge produced by the convergence of the latest intelligence methodologies and technologies. Courtesy of GTL and YouTube.)

GTL Wins Platinum in the 2017 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program

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The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is specifically designed to honor distinguished government and vendor solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security and public safety vertical markets.

The 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program drew an overwhelming response from industry leaders with a record high number of corporate and government nominations received, as well as record breaking ‘ASTORS’ Presentation Luncheon Attendees, with top firms trying to register for the exclusive high – end luncheon and networking opportunity – right up to the event kickoff on Wednesday afternoon, at the ISC East registration!

Over 130 distinguished guests representing National, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms, gathered from across North America, Europe and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:

• The Department of Homeland Security
• The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
• Argonne National Laboratory
• The Department of Homeland Security
• The Department of Justice
• The Security Exchange Commission Office of Personnel Management
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Viasat, Hanwha Techwin, Lenel, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Verint, Canon U.S.A., BriefCam, Pivot3, Milestone Systems, Allied Universal, Ameristar Perimeter Security and More!

The 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program is Proudly Sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Desktop Alert.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

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Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

2018 Champions Edition

See the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Champions Edition – ‘Best Products of 2018 ‘ Year in Review’ for in-depth coverage of the outstanding products and services of firms receiving American Security Today’s 2018‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards.’

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And be sure to Register Early for the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East 2019 to ensure your place at this limited- space event!

Why the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program?

American Security Today’s comprehensive Annual Homeland Security Awards Program is organized to recognize the most distinguished vendors of physical, IT, port security, law enforcement, and first responders, in acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’

Why American Security Today?

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 70,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.

The old traditional security marketplace has been covered by a host of security publications that have changed little over many years.

American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that provides our readers with solutions to their challenges.

Our Editorial staff provides a full plate of topics for our AST monthly digital editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts.

The editorial calendar and AST’s high drawing website features 23 different Technology and Marketing Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities and Emergency Response among others.

These sectors are part of the new integration, where these major applications communicate with one another in a variety of solutions to protect our cities and critical infrastructure.

AST has Expanded readership into vital Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other Potential targets of terrorism.

Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – enticing targets for extremist or lone wolf attacks due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

GTL is a leader in the fields of correctional technology, education, and intelligence, as well as government payment services, with visionary solutions that integrate seamlessly to deliver security, financial value, and operational efficiencies while aiding inmate rehabilitation.

As a trusted industry leader, GTL provides services to over 2 million inmates in more than 2,500 correctional facilities in the United States and Canada, including 29 U.S. departments of corrections, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.