Tablet Deployment

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Coming Soon: One Tablet for Every Adult in Custody (AIC)

The Department of Corrections is working toward a new goal: every Adult in Custody will have access to their own state-issued tablet. This change will take time, but we want you to know what it means and what you can expect.

Why We Are Moving to 1:1 Tablets

  • We want AICs to have better access to tools that support communication, learning, and personal growth.
  • Tablets help AICs stay connected with family, complete programs, and get information in a safe, reliable, and timely way.
  • DOC’s long‑term plans include expanding tablet‑based programming and secure communication options. This direction is supported in DOC’s strategic planning work, which highlights expanding tablet‑based programs and supporting secure communication with family and friends

What This Means for You and the AICs

  • When the 1:1 system is fully in place, every AIC will receive their own state-issued tablet during intake or at rollout in their facility.

What AICs Will Be Able to Do With the Tablet

Tablets will include tools designed to support daily life, growth, and reentry planning. Depending on final agreements with the vendor, tablets may include access to:

  • Approved communication tools to stay connected with family and friends
  • Entertainment options, such as movies or games (fees may apply)

The goal is to make these tools easier for everyone to access.

What Happens Next

  • The move to 1:1 tablets will happen in phases, and each facility will get information before changes take place. The timeline and order of implementation has not yet been established.

Our Commitment to You

We know that communication, education, and staying connected to loved ones matter.
We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible and ensuring that tablets support AIC success.

Coming Soon: One Tablet for Every Adult in Custody (AIC)

The Department of Corrections is working toward a new goal: every Adult in Custody will have access to their own state-issued tablet. This change will take time, but we want you to know what it means and what you can expect.

Why We Are Moving to 1:1 Tablets

  • We want AICs to have better access to tools that support communication, learning, and personal growth.
  • Tablets help AICs stay connected with family, complete programs, and get information in a safe, reliable, and timely way.
  • DOC’s long‑term plans include expanding tablet‑based programming and secure communication options. This direction is supported in DOC’s strategic planning work, which highlights expanding tablet‑based programs and supporting secure communication with family and friends

What This Means for You and the AICs

  • When the 1:1 system is fully in place, every AIC will receive their own state-issued tablet during intake or at rollout in their facility.

What AICs Will Be Able to Do With the Tablet

Tablets will include tools designed to support daily life, growth, and reentry planning. Depending on final agreements with the vendor, tablets may include access to:

  • Approved communication tools to stay connected with family and friends
  • Entertainment options, such as movies or games (fees may apply)

The goal is to make these tools easier for everyone to access.

What Happens Next

  • The move to 1:1 tablets will happen in phases, and each facility will get information before changes take place. The timeline and order of implementation has not yet been established.

Our Commitment to You

We know that communication, education, and staying connected to loved ones matter.
We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible and ensuring that tablets support AIC success.

Questions about the Tablet Deployment?

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  • Share Who is paying for the tablets? Tablets would be provided by the vendor. Costs for the tablets would not come out of the DOC budget. Why would the vendor provide all the tablets? What does the vendor gain? Not DOC budget, though what about the State budget? on Facebook Share Who is paying for the tablets? Tablets would be provided by the vendor. Costs for the tablets would not come out of the DOC budget. Why would the vendor provide all the tablets? What does the vendor gain? Not DOC budget, though what about the State budget? on Twitter Share Who is paying for the tablets? Tablets would be provided by the vendor. Costs for the tablets would not come out of the DOC budget. Why would the vendor provide all the tablets? What does the vendor gain? Not DOC budget, though what about the State budget? on Linkedin Email Who is paying for the tablets? Tablets would be provided by the vendor. Costs for the tablets would not come out of the DOC budget. Why would the vendor provide all the tablets? What does the vendor gain? Not DOC budget, though what about the State budget? link

    Who is paying for the tablets? Tablets would be provided by the vendor. Costs for the tablets would not come out of the DOC budget. Why would the vendor provide all the tablets? What does the vendor gain? Not DOC budget, though what about the State budget?

    Bob asked 10 days ago

    The tablets will continue to be provided by and owned by the vendor with none of the cost coming from State funds.  

    The vendor has a contract for the communication and entertainment services provided. While there is a great amount of content provided at no cost to the AIC, there is also content that AICs can pay for. These revenues are what allow the vendor to cover the cost of the deployment.    

  • Share Will AICs still be able to receive physical photos since scanning photos is terrible quality? on Facebook Share Will AICs still be able to receive physical photos since scanning photos is terrible quality? on Twitter Share Will AICs still be able to receive physical photos since scanning photos is terrible quality? on Linkedin Email Will AICs still be able to receive physical photos since scanning photos is terrible quality? link

    Will AICs still be able to receive physical photos since scanning photos is terrible quality?

    msvicky1315 asked 9 days ago

    Physical photographs will not be allowed to enter the facilities. All mailed photographs would be scanned and provided via the scanned mail application on the tablet. ODOC has long offered the ability for photographs to be sent to AICs digitally. The digital image option typically ensures the highest quality of photograph is accessible to the AIC while avoiding printing and mailing costs. 

  • Share If every Adult in Custody will be issued their own tablet, will they be responsible for paying for repairs if they are intentionally or accidentally lost or damaged? on Facebook Share If every Adult in Custody will be issued their own tablet, will they be responsible for paying for repairs if they are intentionally or accidentally lost or damaged? on Twitter Share If every Adult in Custody will be issued their own tablet, will they be responsible for paying for repairs if they are intentionally or accidentally lost or damaged? on Linkedin Email If every Adult in Custody will be issued their own tablet, will they be responsible for paying for repairs if they are intentionally or accidentally lost or damaged? link

    If every Adult in Custody will be issued their own tablet, will they be responsible for paying for repairs if they are intentionally or accidentally lost or damaged?

    Goss asked 7 days ago

    AICs are responsible for the care of their state issued items. Intentional damage of tablets can result in the finding of a Property 1 violation. The agency at any time can determine that a personal device will no longer be issued to an AIC.  The Vendor can seek financial compensation outside of ODOC administrative processes. 

  • Share Will AICs be allowed access to print mail they have received digitally? I ask because the physical copies of mail are something that most AICs hold dear and use to remind them of their connections outside, often by decorating their space or maintaining copies. A digital copy is not accessible in the same way, though I understand it may reduce the introduction of contraband. Thank you. on Facebook Share Will AICs be allowed access to print mail they have received digitally? I ask because the physical copies of mail are something that most AICs hold dear and use to remind them of their connections outside, often by decorating their space or maintaining copies. A digital copy is not accessible in the same way, though I understand it may reduce the introduction of contraband. Thank you. on Twitter Share Will AICs be allowed access to print mail they have received digitally? I ask because the physical copies of mail are something that most AICs hold dear and use to remind them of their connections outside, often by decorating their space or maintaining copies. A digital copy is not accessible in the same way, though I understand it may reduce the introduction of contraband. Thank you. on Linkedin Email Will AICs be allowed access to print mail they have received digitally? I ask because the physical copies of mail are something that most AICs hold dear and use to remind them of their connections outside, often by decorating their space or maintaining copies. A digital copy is not accessible in the same way, though I understand it may reduce the introduction of contraband. Thank you. link

    Will AICs be allowed access to print mail they have received digitally? I ask because the physical copies of mail are something that most AICs hold dear and use to remind them of their connections outside, often by decorating their space or maintaining copies. A digital copy is not accessible in the same way, though I understand it may reduce the introduction of contraband. Thank you.

    fermie asked 15 days ago

    A determination related to printing of mail has not yet been made.

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