Alberta government introducing ankle-monitoring program for high-risk offenders [Video]

The Alberta government is hoping to curb crimes committed by high-risk offenders. New legislation would introduce a 24/7 ankle bracelet monitoring program.

However, lawyers say it may not lead to the results for which the province hopes.

Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis put forward legislation Wednesday that would create the provincial ankle bracelet monitoring program.

“There is no place in Alberta for criminals, and Alberta’s government will do whatever it takes to keep everyone safe. A revolving door that perpetuates a cycle of releases and reoffence benefits no one,” Ellis said on Wednesday at the Alberta Legislature.

“This additional tool in the toolbox for the courts is a common sense measure to keep a close eye on those whose release is considered by the courts to pose a significant risk to the public safety.”

The province will be putting $2.8 million into the monitoring this year. The full funding of …