While I agree with your point somewhat, the scale is completely different. Its not a black and white thing. I know a lot of people will disagree with this statement though.
More surveillance just means more cases in the backlog, so contrary to what people wanting to implement it are saying, it doesn't get us any closer to the goal.
This happens to a lot of inmates involuntarily because the prison system can't find anywhere to house them, so they are forced to keep them in prison and then release them with no help and no support.