REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan announced it is investing $2 million in 2026-27 to expand the province's Electronic Monitoring Program by 100 additional Global Positioning System (GPS) enabled units. This investment enhances community safety by strengthening the province's ability to supervise individuals released by the courts.
"Protecting Saskatchewan people is our priority," Community Safety Minister Michael Weger said. "Electronic monitoring gives our corrections employees the tools they need to track individuals in the community and respond quickly when conditions are breached."
Electronic monitoring is the most accountability-focused supervision option available for offenders who are living in their communities. Electronic monitoring allows corrections employees to track offenders' movements, enforce curfews and respond to alerts in real-time. GPS monitoring can also be used to set up alerts for when an offender enters an area the court has ordered they are not supposed to be in, such as a victim's residence, schoolyard or playground.
Probations officers work closely with police to ensure offenders abide by their conditions while on electronic monitoring. For instance, when an offender with a history of violence is monitored on electronic monitoring GPS, police are notified through the Warrant Enforcement Suppression Team to ensure a rapid response if those offenders breach any of their conditions.
The expansion of the electronic monitoring program strengthens Saskatchewan's ability to manage offender caseloads and maintain community safety. This investment ensures corrections employees and the courts have the tools they need to effectively monitor individuals in the community.
