GPS Tracking of Pedophiles, is it a Good Thing?

[missourimary]

A few years ago I was followed by a delusional stalker. I requested, and was denied, an alarm system that would require him to wear an anklet (like those on house arrest) and me to carry a buzzer that would notify me or authorities of his proximity. I was told at the time it was too invasive to him. (Poor man.)

I don't think it's a good idea for all pedophiles or drug offenders to wear tracking devices. I do think that people who've broken parole, repeatedly skipped out on child support, or have been in multiple times or been in for violent crimes should be considered for them. And if someone is proving to be a threat to another particular individual, then an alarm system like I've described could be very helpful. In that case it wouldn't be a tracking device, just a notification to the individual (or 911) that the threatening person was in their area, set off only by proximity of the two devices being carried (feedback between the two devices would set off a notification).

A tracking device would be a lot cheaper way of policing in certain cases, and a decent alternative to longer prison terms or those at high risk of becoming repeat offenders.