Since the start of the program, Quebec authorities have used the tracking bracelets in 20 cases, mostly in Quebec City and a few other areas of the province, excluding Montreal
Twelve months ago Quebec became the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch a two-pronged tracking system for domestic violence suspects, and while victims’ rights groups welcome the technology, they want to know more about its effectiveness.
It’s unclear how often authorities consider ordering suspects to wear the bracelets versus how many times the devices are used, Riendeau, with Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale, said in a recent interview. The bracelet uses geolocation and is equipped with a speaker. If a suspect breaks his or her conditions – for example by being too close to the home or workplace of the victim – they will receive an alert through the bracelet’s speaker. If the suspect doesn’t comply, police are contacted.
“The challenge is that Quebec is a big place and cellular and internet reception isn’t perfect everywhere,” Riendeau said. “We would like to have more information on the usage to ensure that it can be effective in places that are less densely populated than Quebec City.” The bracelet program is one 190 recommendations in a government-mandated report from December 2020 to combat gender-based violence, a list that includes the creation of specialized courts to deal with sexual and domestic violence cases. For now the bracelets are used only for suspects or offenders serving provincial sentences, as the project is carried out by the Quebec government.
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