5 things to know about electronic bracelets for criminals

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Here are five things Story co-host Duncan Garner has learnt about electronic bracelets for criminals:

1. You can cut them off in 2 seconds

2. Using a pair of $2 scissors from the Warehouse

3. Private security on the minimum wage of $14.75 an hour are the first response

4. Security guards aim to be there within 20 minutes of a breach.

5. It can take up to an hour to respond if they're busy.

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