COBB COUNTY, GA — New technology introduced at the Cobb County Jail aims to help track inmates in real time.

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office says the Guardian RF-ID technology will reduce in-custody deaths.

Major Jacob Huval says if there’s an emergency with a specific inmate, deputies can look up their information on a hand held device.

“They are charges, they are medical status if need be if they are being dangerous or need a certain type of restraint to move through the facility,” Huval said. “Before, you didn’t know much of that unless you went to the computer and checked.”

There are 2,600 inside the detention center and in the courthouse to log data, according to officials.