Should You Get a Securus Tablet for Your Loved One at Kankakee County Jail?

Kankakee County Jail offers Securus SecureView tablets as a paid month-to-month service. The real question: are the extra communication and entertainment options worth the ongoing cost?

The main draw is the built-in wireless phone system. Instead of waiting for shared phones, your loved one can place outbound calls directly from the tablet.

Tablets also include access to Securus's ebook library. Your loved one can download and read books at no extra charge - a solid way to pass time and stay mentally sharp.

Don't assume tablet calls are cheaper. They're charged at the same in-facility rates as regular phone calls, so expect normal charges when your loved one uses it.

One thing to know before you pay: there are no refunds. The Securus tablet brochure makes this clear - once you purchase or subscribe, that money is gone.

1. Go to www.SecurusTablet.com - That’s the site the ordering instructions point you to for getting a SecureView tablet set up.

• ✓ Confirm it’s a month-to-month paid service and review the current subscription details before you commit.
• ✓ Read the no-refund policy carefully so you’re not surprised after you pay.

Decision

• ✓ The tablet includes a wireless outbound phone system, which can make it easier for your loved one to place calls.
• ✓ Free ebooks from Securus’s network library can be a meaningful day-to-day benefit.
• ✓ Calls from the tablet are charged at standard in-facility rates, so the calling costs don’t go away.
• ✓ There are no refunds for tablet purchases or subscriptions, so you want to be confident before paying.

If you're on the fence, I'd use the official ordering site as your final checkpoint. Head to www.SecurusTablet.com, review the current terms, and make sure you're comfortable committing to a no-refund purchase.