PG to License Firms for Home Detention

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Home-detention companies began applying for licenses last week under a new Prince George's County law that will regulate how closely those companies monitor criminals and accused criminals.

The county law is similar to a Maryland law that takes effect July 1 when regulations and standards are completed.

Both laws are designed to allow defendants and criminals to stay at home instead of in jail, continuing their jobs and family obligations.

But neither law will prevent violent criminals, like Brian Lamont Sowell, 27, from raping, robbing and assaulting during intervals when they are not being monitored - like when they are supposed to be at work.

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