An inmate tracking system streamlines the process of documenting offenders' locations and giving real-time information to correctional staff. A mobile inmate tracking system gives staff a transparent and consistent look into operations at all times. An inmate tracking system allows correctional facilities to formulate operational processes more efficiently and measure performance in several different ways that are unachievable with manual entry.

Inmate tracking systems are automated and require little human intervention. When an inmate is moved, the system automatically updates their location and notifies appropriate personnel at the facility where they are being housed. This allows officers to react quickly in case of an emergency situation or escape attempt. In addition, visual monitoring systems can monitor the movement of inmates from camera footage using a central computer that can be accessed by law enforcement officials at any facility with an inmate tracking system. Immediate data access facilitates collaboration and productivity. Correctional facilities can document headcounts without the hassle of manual systems, and paper logging. Lastly, an inmate tracking system includes notifications to automatically let correctional officers know when inmates arrived or the reason why they need to go to a certain location.