LPS introduce program to tackle repeat offences
Landon Hickok- 0
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The Lethbridge Police Service announced a new Integrated Offender Management program on Wednesday that aims to reduce recidivism in the community.
The IOM will be a one-year pilot project that will work in conjunction with community partners to identify underlying factors that drive repeat criminal behavior. According to LPS, research shows approximately six to 10 per cent of offenders are responsible for up to 60% of crime.
LPS says similar programs in other municipalities in Alberta have seen the number of repeat offender crimes drop by up to 40 percent.
