Domestic abuse protection systems face critical delays as electronic monitoring alerts for offenders wearing ankle tags are processed through email systems with significant lag times. When alerts are generated outside standard business hours, probation officers receive notifications only the following day, potentially compromising victim safety. This operational vulnerability in the current Serco-managed monitoring system raises urgent questions about response protocols and victim protection effectiveness in cases involving court-ordered surveillance of domestic abusers.

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