Tarrant County Jail is transitioning to digital mail to combat the increase of contraband smuggled into the facility through traditional mail.
All inmate mail, such as letters, postcards, and photographs, will be scanned into a computer system that inmates can access through tablets inside the jail. The only physical mail that will be provided is legal documents like bank statements and court documents, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.
“The MailGuard system is a quick and efficient way for inmates to receive photos and letters electronically and will streamline operations within the jail,” said Sheriff Bill Waybourn. “By making this switch, we’re also limiting the amount of items coming into the jail which adds to the safety of our inmates and staff.”
Inmates across the metroplex have been found with contraband this year, including child pornography, marijuana, cell phones, methamphetamine, and other drugs, as previously reported by The Dallas Express. […]
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