CDCR's CTS Tablets for Incarcerated Individuals

The wireless tablet issued to incarcerated individuals in CDCR custody as part of the Department's Communication and Technology Solution (CTS) is a Chengu Vantron Technology device with moderate specs running a heavily modified version of Android designed by JACS Solutions under contract with GTL.

CTS Device Features

The device itself is notable for the following features designed to thwart attempts by incarcerated individuals to use the device for unauthorized purposes:

• No External Storage (SD Card)
• Limited Recovery Mode
• Ruggedized Transparent Casing
• Security Screws
• No USB Port

CTS Operating System Features

The operating system is defined by its lack of standard features as well as:

• Its onerous login procedure
• Its featureless launcher
• Its limited settings app
• Its balkanized [profiles scheme](https://github.com/DE4II/advocacy-tools/wiki/CTS-Profiles