Next week, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office will start a new program to better connect families who have loved one's behind bars. The jail will introduce new video conferencing kiosks.

Deputies say the new system will not cost taxpayers a penny. It's being provided by a company called Telmate, which will also be responsible for maintaining the service. It's essentially like Skype or Facetime for inmates; with kiosks located in several areas in the jail.