Writing Prompt: In your article on “The Ethics of Technology in Monitoring Criminals,” begin by exploring the balance between public safety and individual privacy rights in the context of electronic monitoring, such as ankle monitors. Analyze high-profile case studies, including the recent incident involving an animal abuser cutting off his monitor, to illustrate the effectiveness and failures of such technologies. Engage readers by discussing community involvement as a potential alternative to surveillance-driven methods, emphasizing the role of restorative justice programs. Finally, prompt them to consider the ethical implications of emerging technologies like AI in predictive policing and what boundaries should be set to protect civil liberties. Conclude by inviting your audience to share their opinions on the future trajectory of monitoring technology in the criminal justice system.