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.