The province says it’s expanding its electronic monitoring program to several rural communities - including Dauphin - after a successful launch in Winnipeg this summer.
The GPS technology is also outfitted with audio, voice and vibration commands, meaning law enforcement can communicate with offenders in real-time if a breach in their court-ordered conditions — which could include something as basic as staying a certain distance away from a particular location — takes place.
Besides Dauphin, the program’s expansion across the province is set to cover communities including Brandon, Steinbach, Selkirk, Portage la Prairie, Carman, Winkler, Morden, Souris, and Virden, among many others.
With a price tag of $2.9 million over two years, the province has the option to continue after that point if the program has proven successful.
