By Phillip Ramati
Macon
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said he and his staff are confident that a new online visitation system at the jail will not only help keep inmates in line, but also generate a steady revenue stream for the department.
On Wednesday, officials demonstrated the new videoconferencing system installed by Securus Technologies that allows family and friends to speak with inmates via a video system similar to Skype or FaceTime. Visitors can either visit the jail and communicate through one of 16 video terminals now installed there or have a visitation session at home.
“All they need is Internet access and a webcam,” said Stacy Fehrenbach, a Securus representative. “It’s another visitation option as opposed to having one visitation per week. It’s fantastic if you live out of state or if you’re away or if you are bedridden.”
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