WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 15,
2024 /CNW/ - Following is a statement from Brian
Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation, in
response to the Manitoba Government launching an Electronic
Monitoring Program.
"The National Police Federation has long been calling on various
levels of government to strengthen Canada's bail system by enacting smart
policies that balance the rights of the accused with the need to
keep our communities safe. Improving Canada's bail system ensures our Members, and
all police officers, have the resources they need to protect our
communities and colleagues.
The Manitoba Government's implementation of the Electronic
Monitoring Program is directly aligned with our recommendation for
the Canadian, provincial, and territorial governments to invest in
deploying technologies that are proven effective at monitoring bail
condition compliance.
We applaud the Manitoba Government for their continued
commitment to enacting smart and progressive approaches to
Canada's bail system. We are
encouraged by this first step and hope to see the program expanded
across the province soon.
Following another tragic and preventable violent police injury
in Alberta, reforming Canada's justice system remains a critical
issue for the safety and protection of all Canadians. We will
continue to advocate and collaborate with federal, provincial, and
territorial governments to adopt smarter measures, supported by
greater resourcing through proper funding, that include concrete
actions and specific implementation tools."
To read our full report and recommendations, please visit:
National Police Federation Recommends Progressive, Data-Driven
Approach to Bail Reform in Canada - NPF-FPN
About the National Police Federation:
The National Police Federation (NPF) represents ~20,000 RCMP
Members serving across Canada and
internationally. It is the largest police union in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are focused on improving
public safety in Canada for our
Members and all Canadians by advocating for investment in policing
and other related supports and services. This includes calling for
required resourcing, equipment, and supports to enhance community
safety and livability in the communities we serve, large and small,
across Canada.
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