LMG Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of ignition interlock devices including the LifeSafer® Monitech®, QuickStart Ignition Interlock® and Guardian Interlock® brands, and Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc. dba SCRAM Systems®, a leading provider of electronic monitoring and software solutions for the criminal justice industry, announced today that they have joined forces to further their mission of improving public safety and outcomes for monitoring clients and judicial systems. Through this merger, the combined company offers a full spectrum of alcohol-related and other monitoring solutions and services to court systems, law enforcement, community-supervision programs, treatment facilities and other partners in North America and internationally.

The joining of SCRAM Systems and LMG brings the most complete set of offender-monitoring technologies that includes ignition interlock devices, continuous transdermal alcohol monitoring, remote breath/portable alcohol monitoring, GPS, standalone RF/house arrest technology, web-based reporting and communications tools, software solutions, and ISO-certified monitoring services and support.

“The combination of LMG’s and SCRAM System’s product and solutions portfolio further advances our ability to achieve our dual mission of providing protection for the public, while also facilitating rehabilitation, reducing recidivism and providing a preferred alternative to incarceration,” said Chairman and CEO of the combined company, Marc Jourlait.

SCRAM Systems and LMG share a common set of values and commitment to customers. Both companies are industry leaders, delivering solutions that improve public safety, enable people to make better decisions, and empower the judicial system to fulfill its mission of getting lives back on track.

Dick Mumma, General Manager of the Ignition Interlock Device business for the combined entity, added, “This is an exciting expansion of our offering in the marketplace. Both organizations share a deep commitment to helping people improve their lives and contribute positively to society.”

The leaders of the combined company are committed to ensuring that this transition is as seamless as possible for customers and external constituents. Customers will not experience or notice any changes to agreements, contracts, quotes, and services. Over time, customers will receive notification of expanded service offerings, new features, and integration opportunities. SCRAM Systems and LMG remain committed to providing best in class solutions and outstanding customer service to our valued partners, and to leading with integrity and transparency in everything we do.

The value-based private equity arm of The Riverside Company has led an investment in LMG Holdings, Inc. (LMG), a leading provider of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) used to help prevent drunk driving. IIDs are court-mandated and allow offenders to retain driving privileges while greatly reducing incidences of driving under the influence. LMG also offers regulatory-compliant portable alcohol monitoring solutions to serve the in-home and portable monitoring sector.  

LMG operates three market-leading brands: LifeSafer, Monitech and Guardian, and serves clients and monitoring agencies in the U.S. and Canada through its network of more than 1,500 authorized service centers. 

“On behalf of the leadership team, we are thrilled to partner with The Riverside Company to accelerate our next chapter of growth,” said Dick Mumma, CEO of LMG. “Riverside shares our commitment to saving lives by developing and deploying leading technology to reduce drunk driving and by offering world class monitoring solutions.”

The LMG investment was structured as a recapitalization in partnership with the existing ownership group of LMG.

“We’re excited to partner with the LMG management team, led by Dick Mumma,” said Riverside Managing Partner Sean Ozbolt. “We look forward to supporting LMG’s growth plans and continued focus on developing products and technology that help save lives and increase public safety.”

“LMG is working to ensure that its customer experience and partner relationships will be best-in-class across its nationwide platform,” said Riverside Partner Andrew Fohrer. “Working with the LMG team, we aim to build the leading ignition interlock device and experience in the market.”

Working with Ozbolt and Fohrer on the deal for Riverside were Global Executive Operating Partner Ron Sansom and Vice President Shawn Alt.