ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA

Technology should help
agencies act sooner —
not just document failure.

Justin Hawkins is a Georgia technology founder building practical tools for modern supervision. As co-founder and CEO of Talitrix, he is advancing human-centered monitoring technology that supports accountability, safety, and second chances.

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Featured in WIRED • WSB-TV • Georgia public safety discussions
CURRENT ROLE
Co-founder & CEO, Talitrix
Alpharetta, Georgia • Since 2020
FOCUS
Public safety technology, modern supervision, electronic monitoring, jail modernization
APPROACH
Human-centered design • Real-time data for proactive decisions • Accountability paired with dignity • Technology that helps people succeed
Justin Hawkins, Technology Founder and CEO of Talitrix

Justin Hawkins

ABOUT JUSTIN

A builder focused on practical tools for public safety.

Justin Hawkins is a Georgia technology founder building practical tools that help public safety agencies make better decisions while upholding human dignity.

As co-founder and CEO of Talitrix, he leads development of wrist-worn monitoring, jail management systems, and connected supervision platforms. His work is grounded in a clear conviction: technology in the justice system should help prevent failure, not merely record it.

Core convictions
Builder, not bureaucrat. Focus on practical tools that work in the real world.
Human dignity and public safety are not opposites. The best systems strengthen both.
Data should help agencies act sooner — preventing harm rather than only documenting it.
THE BIG IDEA

Public safety technology should help agencies act sooner — not wait for failure.

Modern supervision tools can give agencies clearer information, help people comply with conditions, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and protect lives when systems are under pressure. The goal is better outcomes for agencies, participants, and the communities they serve.

THE WORK

Talitrix through the founder’s lens

Talitrix is rebuilding monitoring and supervision around dignity, intelligence, and outcomes. The platform returns electronic monitoring to its original rehabilitative purpose — using modern technology to create tools that are less stigmatizing, more intelligent, and genuinely useful to the agencies and people who depend on them.

Inside the Walls
Jail & Custody Management

Real-time location awareness, wellness telemetry, and proactive alerts inside facilities. Better information helps staff respond faster and creates safer conditions for everyone in custody.

Location • Biometrics • Movement • Wellness indicators
Outside the Walls
Community Supervision

Wrist-worn GPS monitoring with two-way communication and compliance support. Designed to reduce stigma while giving agencies the visibility needed for effective supervision and successful outcomes.

GPS wrist monitoring • Two-way communication • Compliance tools
The Wristband Thesis

The future of electronic monitoring should be less stigmatizing, more intelligent, and more useful to agencies than legacy ankle-monitor models. A well-designed wrist wearable can support compliance and supervision while preserving more of a person’s dignity and daily life — an important factor in successful second chances.

Independent GPS wrist device
Biometric & wellness sensors
Replaceable straps
Two-way communication
IDEAS & PERSPECTIVE

Writing and thinking on public safety technology

ON THE RECORD

What I Believe About Public Safety Technology

Technology deployed in the justice system carries real weight. It shapes outcomes for agencies, for the people they supervise, and for public trust. It must be built and used with care.

Public safety and human dignity are not in tension. The best tools strengthen both.
The old model waits for people to fail. Better tools should help them succeed.
Agencies deserve clarity, not complexity. Technology should reduce risk, not add to it.
Monitoring works best when it supports compliance, not when it only documents violations.
Privacy and transparency are requirements, not obstacles. Sustainable technology earns trust over time.
Real-time information, used responsibly, can protect lives and reduce unnecessary harm.

These principles guide the work. They are not talking points — they are the standard the technology must meet.

Full essay and ongoing writing on these themes available here.

New writing coming soon.

MEDIA & PRESS

Public record and selected coverage

Justin Hawkins and Talitrix have been covered by local and national media on public safety technology, jail modernization, electronic supervision, and government technology procurement. Selected coverage below.

WIRED — Talitrix Prison-Monitoring System Tracks Inmates Down to Their Heart Rate
June 2023 • Matt Burgess • Inside the Walls solution and biometric monitoring in Fulton County facilities
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WSB-TV — Fulton County contract discussion and Justin Hawkins interview
Coverage of service contract matters and company statement regarding political and procurement context
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Talitrix News — Partnership announcements (Securus Monitoring, A&A All County Monitoring)
Official updates on alliances expanding reach and local infrastructure in Georgia and beyond
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On public discussion and scrutiny

Companies operating at the intersection of technology and government will face legitimate questions and public debate. Justin’s focus is on building reliable tools that agencies can trust and that improve outcomes for the people they serve. Direct, substantive questions are always welcome.