https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2022/09/13/inmates-to-wear-non-removable-electronic-bracelets-in-santa-clara-county-jails/

Inmates in Santa Clara County will soon be required to wear a “non-removable” electronic wristband that tracks their movements within jail systems, replacing the old system of paper bracelets now in use — a move pushed by the sheriff’s department to increase safety.

On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to enter into a $1.6 million contract with Guardian RFID, a company that specializes in technology for jails and prisons.