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Welcome to Eastern Missouri Alternative Sentencing Services, Inc. (EMASS)
EMASS is a privately owned company founded in 1991 by Founder and President, Michael L. Smith. We provide a variety of services to the Courts and Criminal Justice System and individuals who are dealing with substance abuse related or other legal problems. Our services include Private Probation Supervision, Pre-sentence Investigations, SATOP service for DWI offenders, Domestic Violence Counseling and Education Seminars, Driver Improvement Programs, Alcohol Drug Education Programs and traditional Electronic (House Arrest) Monitoring.
A couple of years ago, Michael L. Smith, President at EMASS, decided to offer SCRAM™ in n umerous jurisdictions in Eastern Missouri. "There is a critical need for this type of testing system which is ideal for problematic DWI/DUI offenders and other alcohol related offenses such as: Assault, Domestic Violence, or even Child Custody issues. SCRAM™ (Secure Continu ous Remote Alcohol Monitor™) is designed specifically for applications in long term alcohol monitoring programs where abstinence is required, SCRAM™ (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor™) includes a bracelet-modem combination like a home-arrest system. The staff at EMASS believes very strongly that it is importa nt to provide this type of technology to the Criminal Justice System in that this technology can potentially have a great impact on both the individual and Public Safety. Dealing with alcohol offenders usually includes a comprehensive program of sanctions, education, and treatment. The more information available to assess individuals and detect whether they are in compliance with their Court-Ordered mandates, the better the chance they will successfully complete the supervision and be safely reintegrated into the community." Please view our website to find out more information about our services and the SCRAM™ product.
Recent Press Releases
December 2, 2010 - Jefferson County Court One of Six in the Country Selected for NHTSA Alcohol Anklet Case Study(Alcohol Monitoring Systems) The 23rd Judicial Circuit of Missouri is one of six programs in the country selected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to study the impact of SCRAM alcohol monitoring anklets on offender programs and communities.
Listen to KMOX audio clip (0:45)
October 27, 2010 - A Batterer No More - Intervention Program Helps Local Abuser End His Violence (Missourian) - John remembers vividly the night he came home intoxicated and shot a hole through the trailer roof with a shotgun while his wife, Leslie, and their children watched in fear of what he would do next.
September 17, 2010 - Missouri judges get penalty costs before sentencing (St. Louis Post-Dispatch). It is the first state to provide judges with defendant-specific data on what particular sentences would cost the taxpayers, and on the likelihood that the person in the dock will re-offend.
September 16, 2010 - What helped this county save 2 Million Dollars (Alcohol Monitoring Systems)
For most counties, alcohol offenders can be a drain on financial and administrative resources. But in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, FL, courts are using SCRAMx® to make impressive strides against DUI and other alcohol-related crimes.
June 1, 2010 - NADCP endorses Continuous Alcohol Monitoring ( CAM ) Technology (National Association of Drug Court Professionals)
May 30, 2010 - Not Just for the Drunk and Famous: Ankle Bracelets That Monitor Alcohol (The New York Times)
Alcohol monitoring devices measure insensible perspiration with Breathalyzer technology, for movie stars and ordinary people.
March 25, 2010 - ’Lohans ankle bracelet has Breathalyzer technology (Associated Press, NY)
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