Securus Technologies Showcases Scalable Corrections Tech at 2025 American Jail Associate Conference
PLANO, Texas, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, the leading provider of secure communications and technology for corrections, is headlining the American Jail Association Conference (AJA), May 17–21, in Fort Worth, Texas, with its premium suite corrections-grade technology and solutions. At the center of its showcase are the EVOTAB and Officer T80 tablets, tools that are transforming how facilities operate by improving efficiency, streamlining workflows, and enhancing access to secure communication and rehabilitative resources.
For the first time at AJA, the nation's largest gathering of county corrections professionals, Securus' customers can experience EVOTAB firsthand. This tamper-resistant tablet is purpose-built for corrections and enables incarcerated individuals to engage with education, reentry tools, legal resources, and communication in a secure digital platform. Designed to prevent unauthorized use, limit unnecessary facility movement, and ease staff workloads, EVOTAB enhances connectivity for incarcerated individuals and improves corrections environments.
"EVOTAB, recognized by the T-Mobile Business Award for groundbreaking achievements, is redefining connectivity in corrections environments because it's more than a tablet; it's a secure, scalable platform built for modern facility operations," said Kevin Elder, President, Securus Technologies. "With military-grade durability, biometric authentication, tamper alarms, and LTE connectivity, EVOTAB overcomes infrastructure barriers that have traditionally slowed tech adoption in corrections."
For correctional staff, the Officer T80 is a mobile solution that serves as a force multiplier by providing real-time capabilities for incident reporting, resident tracking, internal communications, and data capture in a single, durable device. Officers can document events on the spot, reduce paperwork, and minimize delays in reporting to streamline workflows, alleviate staffing pressures, and enhance coordination across teams, elevating safety and efficiency in correctional environments.
"Correctional leaders are under immense pressure to do more with fewer resources while keeping their staff and population safe," said Alisha Shoates James, Senior Vice President, Securus Technologies. "Our technology is built with those frontline challenges in mind, giving officers real-time operational support to meet the challenges of today and the expectations of tomorrow."
In addition to its tablets, Securus offers a suite of powerful safety and security solutions designed to enhance legal communication, streamline intelligence gathering, and improve overall facility management. Trusted by corrections agencies nationwide, these premium services integrate seamlessly into broader correctional ecosystems:
Lightning Law: A secure digital platform enabling attorneys to send case files directly to an incarcerated individual's account, with features for document annotation, e-signatures, and private video meetings.
Word Alert: A speech-to-transcription tool with keyword detection that flags potentially risky communications. Integrated with the NextGen administrative platform, it helps investigators act faster without manually reviewing every interaction.
Investigator Pro (IPro): A tool that detects voiceprint anomalies to uncover identity manipulation and misuse of the phone system, saving time and improving investigative efficiency.
For more information or to schedule a demo at AJA, visit booth 703 or https://www.aventiv.com/securus-technologies/.
About Securus TechnologiesSecurus Technologies, an Aventiv company and the industry leader, equips over 1,800 corrections agencies with 80-plus high-grade technology solutions to enhance public safety and optimize facility operations. Their offerings include secure communication, advanced monitoring, and the only corrections-grade Wi-Fi enabled tablets featuring tamper alarms, GPS, fingerprint authentication, secure LTE, and a private Google Play Store. Securus' products and services modernize administration, automate workflows, and centralize communication for staff, while creating vital e- and video connections for incarcerated individuals with family, friends, and resources like education and workforce development, ultimately strengthening community safety and economic stability. For more information, please visit https://www.aventiv.com/securus-technologies/ or join us on social media on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.
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