3.9.3 It was not possible to establish whether the DCS had indeed met its targets related to the processing and release of inmates on medical parole. Of serious concern is that 14 inmates had passed away while awaiting the outcome of their medical parole applications. 3.9.4 Although 136 parolees had benefited from electronic monitoring, and the target set had been met, it is felt that given that the electronic monitoring system has been on the agenda for a number of years, and given the potential it has to reduce the number of incarcerated persons, and restore the judiciary's confidence in the DCS' ability to monitor those sentenced to non-custodial sentences, greater effort should be made to expand the use of the system.