Smith Escaped Despite EMU Oversight | Trinidad and Tobago News

The head of the Electronic Monitoring Unit, Lawrence Hinds, insists Smith’s escape wasn’t due to staff shortages — and no one on his team helped. Despite operating at half capacity since day one, Hinds confirms Smith’s device was from an older pilot program, not the current system. Smith, convicted in absentia for trafficking and sexual offenses against a minor, slipped away during his 2023 trial and was recaptured in February 2024. The EMU recommends only 168 out of 501 requests, with courts holding final authority — including cases where power issues or health problems (like severe swelling) make monitoring impossible. Hinds stands firm: the system works as designed, and the courts decide who stays monitored. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd98923400ee4ac5