Alberta Launches Electronic Tracking System to Monitor Repeat Offenders

Alberta Launches Electronic Tracking System to Monitor Repeat Offenders
A person wears an ankle bracelet in El Paso, Texas, on July 25, 2018. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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Alberta has launched an electronic tracking system for repeat offenders, saying it aims to ensure “compliance and consistent oversight of high-risk offenders” who are on bail and community release throughout the province.

Under the new program launched Jan. 15, offenders and accused individuals deemed a public safety risk will be required to wear GPS ankle bracelets as part of their community supervision conditions, and allows Alberta Correctional Services to monitor them around the clock.
Carolina Avendano
Carolina Avendano
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Carolina Avendano has been a reporter with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times since 2024.