Can someone please explain what is an ankle bracelet for?
An ankle bracelet is a monitoring tool that is placed on those accused or convicted of crimes to track their movements and to prevent their escape.

Dec 17, 2018
Criminal offenders wear ankle bracelets while sentenced to house arrest, parole or probation. They may be worn before or after a person goes to trial on criminal charges. The bracelets can monitor alcohol consumption and the location of undocuмented immigrants facing removal from the United States.
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