Securus: The Game Changer In Correctional Facilities Communication Systems

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Securus; The Game Changer in Correctional Facilities Communication Systems
Founded in 1986, Securus has risen to become one of the top; for profit technology companies. The company is based in Dallas and has an estimated employee population of 1000.
The company boasts of over 30 years’ experience in the correctional facilities offering services to over 3400 correctional facilities. Since its inception, Securus has risen to become a force to reckon with in the civil and criminal justice system, offering top of the line technological solutions.
Securus was founded on the idea of providing high-tech software solutions that are not only timely but also user friendly. It is out of this desire that securus has hired the best engineers, technologists and designers with the sole purpose of fulfilling this desire.
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Further, Securus offers a wide range of services including public safety solutions, investigative solutions, corrections solutions and monitoring solutions. This services are offered out of the appreciation that communication is a pivotal point in thoroughly addressing public safety; this is true especially when dealing with emergency situations. As such Securus has invested in offering advanced computer aided dispatching system that guarantees a reliable and speedy system to complete jobs

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