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General and Solicitor Public Security BUSINESS PLAN 2008-11 ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT Thebusinessplan forthe threeyears commencingApril 1, 2008was prepared undermydirectionin accordancewith the GovernmentAccountabilityActand thegovernment's accountingpolicies. Allof thegovernment's policydecisions as of March 18,2008withmaterial economic or fiscal implicationsofwhichI am awarehave been considered inpreparingthe business plan. TheMinistry's priorities outlinedinthe business planwere developedin the contextof the government'sbusiness and fiscalplans. I am committed to achievingthe planned results laid outin this businessplan. FredLindsay,SolicitorGeneralandMinisterofPublicSecurity April2,2008 THE MINISTRY The Ministryof SolicitorGeneraland Public Securityincludes the Departmentof SolicitorGeneral andPublicSecurity, theVictims of Crime Fund, the LotteryFund, and theAlberta Gamingand LiquorCommissionas entities forbudgetreportingpurposes, aswellas theLawEnforcement ReviewBoard, the Criminal Injuries ReviewBoard, theVictims of Crime Program Committee and the RacingAppealTribunal. The Departmentof SolicitorGeneral and Public Securityis comprised of two operational divisions—Correctional Services and PublicSecurity. The Corporate Services Division, Special Projects,AboriginalJustice Initiatives,Communications, InformationTechnology, Staff College and Human Resources Services provide supportservices to the Ministry. TheAlbertaGamingand LiquorCommission (AGLC) ensures thatgamingandliquoractivities are conductedeffectivelyandwithintegrity, andina sociallyresponsiblemanner. Italso endeavours to maximizedie economicbenefits of gamingandliquoractivities in theprovince forthe benefitof Albertans. TheAGLC publishes its ownbusiness planand annualreport. Theycanbe found on theAGLCwebsite atwww.aglc.gov.ab.ca. SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11 249 The LawEnforcementReviewBoardis anindependent, quasi-judicial bodyestablished underthePoliceActthathears appeals from citizenswhohave filed acomplaintregardingthe actions of apolice officerand are notsatisfiedwith the dispositionof theircomplaint. The Criminal Injuries ReviewBoard considers requests forreviews concerning decisions on applications forfinancialbenefits underthe Victimsof CrimeAct. TheVictims of CrimeProgram Committee makes recommendations ongrantapplications,with respectto programs and services thatassistvictims. The RacingAppealTribunalhears appeals arisingfrom the rulings ordirections of horse racingofficials. VISION MISSION Albertanshavesafeandsecurecommunitiesinwhichtolive, ToworkinpartnershipwithAlbertans topromote safe, workandraisetheirfamilies. secure communities through effectivelawenforcement, crime prevention, corrections andvictim services and to ensure integrity,accountabilityand socialresponsibilityin Alberta's gamingandliquorindustries. VALUES The Ministryis committed to, andguided bythe Governmentof Alberta's values of respect, accountability,integrity, and excellence. In addition, theAGLC has adopted the followingguidingprinciples forgamingandliquorinAlberta. These guidingprinciples are subjectto ongoingreviewto ensure theycontinue to reflectAlbertans'values. 1. Theintegrityof gamingandliquoractivitieswillbe ensured. 2. Gamingandliquorpolicies and activitieswill reflectourcommitmentto social responsibility. 3. Gamingandliquorpolicieswillbe supported by sound research and consultationwith the public and stakeholders. 4. Thecollectionand useof gamingandliquorrevenuewillbe openand accountable. 5. Gamingactivitieswillprovide qualityentertainmentto consumers and keepgamingdollarsinAlberta. 6. Alberta'sliquorindustrywillcontinue tobe amongthemostprogressive and competitivein the countryand continue tolead thenation interms of supply, distribution,pricingand customer service. 7. The financialreturn to eligiblegroups from charitablegamingand from ticketlotteries and electronicgamingis to be maximized forthebenefitof Albertans. LINK TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN Government of Alberta SolicitorGeneral and Public Security Strategic Business Plan 2008-11 Business Plan Goal6: Albertanswillbeindependentand Goal6: Victims of crime receiveassistance,information and ourchildrenwillbewell cared for support 250 SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11 Goal7: Albertawill be asafe place tolive, Goal 1: Leadership foreffective and innovativelawenforcement work and raise families Goal 2: Crime preventionand safetyprograms support safeAlberta communities Goal3: Secure and efficientcustody and communitysupervision Goal4: Offenders have the opportunityto access rehabilitative services and programs Goal 5: Officials and infrastructure inAlbertaare safe and secure Goal 7: Liquoractivities are conductedwith integrity Goal 8: Alberta's gamingindustryoperateswith integrity'and benefitsAlbertans Goal9: Liquorandgamingactivities are conducted in a socially responsiblemanner Government of Alberta Priority: SolicitorGeneraland Public Securitywillworkwith theJusticeon the followingGovernmentpriority: • PromotestrongandvibrantcommunitiesandreducecrimesoAlbertansfeelsafe. Solicitor General and Public Security Department Services Model The Departmentdelivers integrated services to achieve safe, secure communities byprovidingleadership, increasing collaborationand integration, and byensuringaccountability. SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11 251 SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES ChangingNature of Crime Criminal activityis becomingincreasinglycomplex (globalin scale,usingmore sophisticated technology). Criminals increasinglyuse newtechnologyto commitcrimes and are notconstrained bygeographicboundaries. The production and saleof illicitdrugs, organizedcrime,gangs, internetcrime, andidentitytheftare examples. Family violence, andviolentcrimeingeneral, includingits impactare drawinggreaterawareness and attention from the public. Compoundingtheseissues is the province's populationgrowth,resultingfrom a strongprovincialeconomy. Whilepopulationgrowthhas contributed to anincrease in the total numberof criminalincidents and theresulting victimization, the crime rate has remained stable. The Ministryisworkingwith partners, stakeholders and communities throughouttheprovince to address criminal activityand the significantrepresentation of Aboriginal peoplein the criminal justice system. LawEnforcement The impactof crime on societyandhowlawenforcementagencies conducttheirenforcementactivities are of concern to the public. Discussionswith lawenforcementagencieswillbeinitiatedto develop a simplified complaint and disciplinaryprocess. Thegrowthin the use of internationalprivate securitycompanies has created aneed to standardize theirconduct. TheMinistryis also continuingto address public concernof enforcementaccountability bydevelopingmodelpolicies forpolice commissions and trainingand development forthoseinvolvedin the civilian oversightof police. Crime Prevention The principles of crime prevention are supportedas anecessaryand viable adjuncttolawenforcement. Promoting grassroots crimepreventionprograms ensures thatcommunities have opportunities toparticipatein the justice process and are empowered to addresslocal crimeconcerns. Educational materials and trainingopportunities are needed to enhance communitycrimepreventionprograms related to familyviolence, child exploitation,human trafficking,violence in and around premises licensed to serveliquor, andvictim programs. Substance abuse and familystress are bothincreasingthe need foragreaternumberandvarietyof preventionprograms. TheMinistry continues toworkwithpartners includingAboriginal communities and mentalhealth and substance abuse service providers to develop and delivermaterials and programs. Victims TheMinistryand communitypartners continue toworktowardincreasingpublic awareness ofvictims' programs and services. Mediacampaignswill continueinformingcommunities andvictims regardingvictims'programs. In addition, theMinistrycontinues to collaboratewith stakeholders toincrease theprovince's capacityto deliver specialized services tovictims of crimewithunique needs. This includes expandingand enhancingservices available toAboriginal and immigrantvictimswho mayface language and culturalbarrierswhen accessingvictim services, as wellas expandingservices forvictims of specific types of crime such as domesticviolence and sexualassault. Through these continued partnerships and publicawareness campaigns the Ministryisworkingtoward assisting victims to havea more meaningful role in the criminaljustice system. Corrections Alongwith the changingnatureof crime, the characteristics of the individuals committingcrimes are changingas well. Correctionalinstitutions mustdeal with moregangaffiliated offenders, alarge numberof admissionswith significantmentalhealth disorders, and a rapidlygrowingremand population. Supervision of remanded persons is more staff intensive due tounresolved acute addictions, mentalhealth, familyconflictand gangrelated issues,aswell as the anxietyrelated to the processingof the charges against them. The changingoffenderprofile and custody population increase require additional training forcorrectionalpeace officers and enhanced bed-space capacity. New 252 SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11 federallegislativechanges, such as the recentlypassed Bill C-9,will resultin feweroffenders beingeligible for conditional sentences,whichwillincrease population pressures atcorrectionalcentres. Otherproposed changes to federallegislation mayalsoincreaseAlberta's custodypopulation overthe next fewyears. Populations atcorrectional centres have increased byapproximately40 percentsince 2000-01 and are projected to increase another37 percentbetween 2007 and 2011. Albertais preparinga blueprint forthe future of corrections to address currentand future populationpressures, implementevidence-based correctional practices and explore the efficacyof the currentcommunitysupervision model. The Ministryhas also begunwork related to anewand larger Edmonton Remand Centerthatis expected toopenin 2011. Responsible Management of Alberta’s Gaming and LiquorIndustries Albertans expectthegamingand liquorindustries to continue to operatewithintegrityand accountability, and to balance choicewith responsibility. TheAGLCwill continue toworkwith stakeholders andAlbertans to develop appropriate policies and innovativeprograms to ensureintegrityand accountabilityand to promote the responsible useof gamingand liquorproducts. TheAGLCwill ensure the integrityof theliquorindustrybyinvestigatingpotentialthreats to ongoingoperations and takinga more active roleinthe managementof theliquorsupplychain to ensure stabilityof the supplychain. With the short-term recommendations resultingfrom the LiquorSupplyChain Reviewnowimplemented,including performance measures fortheprivate sectorcontractormanagingthewarehousingoperations, the focuswill shiftto implementationof along-term strategyduringthis business planningcycle. TheAGLCwill continue to ensure the responsible managementof itsgamingindustry. The currentgaming industryis operatingin the contextof astrongprovincialeconomyand increasingpopulation. Growthof the gamingindustrymustcontinue tobe carefullymanaged andcontrolled throughrigorous licensingand evaluation processes. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2008-11 Through the Ministry's reviewof environmental factors, the strategicpriorities described belowhavebeenidentified. These areinaddition to the importantongoingcoreactivities of the Ministryandwillhave significantimpacton the Ministry's Core Businesses. BUILDING OUR QUALITYOF LIFE 1. Policing Framework Coordinatepolicingservices to maximize effectiveness and efficiencyof service delivery. Providelawenforcementleadership bydevelopingapolicingframework that Linkage: Goals 1 and 2 addresses the dimensions of service delivery,governance and fundingtogetherto ensure effective coordinationof federal, provincial and municipal enforcementand public securityagencies such as police, sheriffs,communitypeace officers, and private securityproviders. SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11 253 2. Additional Police Add 300 additionalpolice officers overthe nextthreeyears. Discuss options for Officers achievingthis prioritywith thevarious policingagencies in theprovince. Linkage: Goals 1 and 2 3. Reduce Crimeand Workwith partners, stakeholders and communities toimplementrecommendations SupportSafe from the Crime Reduction and Safe Communities TaskForce Reportto achieve a Communities futureinwhichAlbertanswill experience less crime, feelless fearful of crimeand make Linkage: theircommunities saferplaces toliveandwork. The ministrywill focus on Goals 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 enforcementand prevention byaddingmore policeandprobation officers toaddress and 9 the serious problem of repeatoffenders; addingmoreinspectors to enhance enforcementof the GamingandLiquorAct, solicitingmunicipal inputforpolicing strategies; encouraging, andpartneringwithmunicipalities andAlberta's FirstNations todevelop safe communitystrategies;participatingin the Crime Reduction Secretariat; and developingastrategyto fostersensible alcoholuse and reducealcohol-relatedharm inourprovince. 4. SaferCommunities Establisha SaferCommunities andNeighbourhoods Investigative Unitto target and Neighbourhoods organized crime, as partof theimplementation of theSaferCommunitiesand Linkage: NeighbourhoodsAct. Goals 1, 2 and 5 5. Coordination ofLaw Workwith stakeholders toimproveprogram effectiveness,information sharingand EnforcementSupport communications byimplementinginnovative technologies atthe programlevel and by Services adoptingcommontechnologyapproaches toimproveintelligence sharingacross Linkage: programs. These changeswillenable: linkingof firstresponderradio systems; Goals 1, 3and 6 increasinginformation sharingbyestablishingtheAlbertaPolice Integrated Information Initiative; and streamlininglawenforcementtrainingforpeace officers and police officers through theestablishmentof aPolice and Peace OfficerTraining Centre. 6. Implementthe Reviewand,where appropriate, enhance offenderriskand needs assessmenttools. Blueprintforthe Researchbestoffenderbehaviormanagementpractices such as Motivational FutureofCorrections Interviewingand direct supervision andensure thatinmateprogramming, discipline Linkage: andmanagementis consistentwithbestpractices. Explore opportunities to enhance Goals 3 and4 recruitment,retentionand trainingof employees. Continue to implementplans to address currentandprojectedpopulationpressures in remand and correctionalcentres andworkwith justicepartners toidentifypossible solutions to reduceadultcustody populationswithoutnegativelyimpactingpublic safety. Innovative technologywill supportthe expansion of videoconferencingand offenderelectronicmonitoringand be incorporated in the design and operation of the newEdmonton Remand Centre. 7. Enhance Law Improvethe abilityof civilian oversightandgovernance bodies to ensure police and EnforcementOversight peace officeraccountabilityand toincrease public confidencein police and the justice Linkage: Goal 1 system. This includes the developmentof newapproaches,trainingprograms, and legislation. 254 SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11 8. EnsurethatVictimsof Assistvictim services organizations toprovide a more meaningful role forvictims in Crime have a the criminal justice system and toidentify opportunities toimplementstrategies forthe CMreiamniinnaglfuJlusRtoilcee in the provision of improved services forvictims of crime in allAlberta communities. Work System with communitypartners to enhance community capacityto respond tovictims of crime. Linkage: Goal 6 9. ManageGrowth inthe With increasingnumbers of Albertans and more disposable income percapita, more Liquorand Gaming liquoris being sold and leisure activities such as gamingare attractingmore Industries participants. In its strategic decisions, theAGLCweighs (1) integrity, (2) social Linkage: responsibility, (3) Albertans' rightto personal choice, and (4) economic benefits. Goals 7and 8 Private sectorandnon-profitorganizations continue to have opportunities to participateinAlberta's gamingindustry. Growth in gaming facilitiesis carefully managed and controlledthrough rigorous licensingand evaluationprocesses. Applicants musthave adetailed business and marketingplan and mustalso demonstrate thattheyhave considered communityimpacts. Inaddition, theAGLC continues tomonitorAlberta's liquorwarehousingand distribution supplychain,and takes anactive role to ensure the needs of stakeholders are met. CORE BUSINESSES, GOALS, STRATEGIES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES Core Business One: Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention goalone Leadership for effective and innovative law enforcement Whatitmeans The Ministryensures adequate and effectivepolicingin theprovince byprovidingprovincial policingthroughthe RCMP and municipalpolicingassistancegrants to municipalities. In addition, theprovince develops and monitors policing standards, advises andmonitors civilianoversight bodies, establishes partnerships,coordinates provincewide policingand enforcementinitiatives and workswith otherlevels of government. The province also oversees peace officers andprivate security7personnel, aswell as supports police through the Sheriff program. Strategies 1.1 Providecivilianoversight forallpolicingand otherlawenforcement activities acrossAlberta throughthe administration,reviewand refinementof provinciallegislation, policyand standards. 1.2 Ensureeffective policingthrough the provisionof the ProvincialPolice ServiceAgreementand the MunicipalPolicingAssistance Grants andAboriginalpolicingprograms. 1.3 Lead thedevelopmentand coordinationof lawenforcementpartnerships such as the Integrated Response to Organized Crime and Integrated Child Exploitation teams throughAlbertaLaw EnforcementResponseTeams to address organized crime,illicitdrugs includingcrystal methamphetamine, andothercriticalcriminal activitypressures. 1.4 Develop the PolicingFrameworkto clarifyroles andresponsibilitiesin administeringpolicing activitiesinAlberta. SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11 255 1.5 Workwith policingpartners and stakeholders tointroduce common technologyto facilitate informationintegration andinteroperabilityacross lawenforcementagencies (e.g. integrated police information and networked radio system). 1.6 Supplementpolicingactivitieswith Sheriffs performingduties such as traffic safety,investigative support, specialinvestigationandwarrantapprehension. Performance Measures LastActual Target Target Target (2006-07) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 1 a Victimization Rate The percentageofAlbertanswho have reported being a victim ofcrime inthe pastyear1 25% 25% 25% 25% l.b Property Crime Rate 4,480 The rate(per 100,000 pop)ofpropertycrimeas (25% higher reported bypolice2 thanthe national rate) Lowerthanorequaltothe national rate National rate 3,588 l.c ViolentCrime Rate 1,101 The rate(per 100,000 pop)ofviolentcrimeas (16% higher reported bypolice2 thanthe national rate) Lowerthan orequaltothe national rate National rate 951 Sources: 1 AnnualPublicOpinionSurvey 2 CrimeStatisticsinCanada,CanadianCentre forJusticeStatistics Crime prevention and safety programs support safe Alberta goaltwo communities Whatitmeans Inordertobe proactive in addressingcrime and public safetyin the province, the Ministryworks extensivelywith communities,various levels of governmentand otheragencies to fosterlocally effective crime prevention and communitysafetyprograms. Strategies 2.1 Provide education, awareness, trainingand funding forcommunitycrime prevention programs. 2.2 Develop partnershipswith othergovernmentagencies,local communities and policingservices to delivercrimeprevention and restorative justiceprograms and otherlocal crime reduction solutions. 2.3 Implementgovernmentaccepted recommendations from the Crime Reduction and Safe CommunitiesTaskForce Report, includingimplementation of theSaferCommunitiesand NeighbourhoodsAct. 2.4 Develop and implement the Critical CommunitySafetyInitiative toidentifycommunitieswith critical safety, crime, and policingissues and to assistthese communities in respondingto those issues. 256 SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11 Performance Measures LastActual Target Target Target (2006-07) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2.a Public Perception ofSafety inthe Home The percentageofAlbertanswhofeel "reasonablysafe"to"verysafe" intheirhome afterdark1 93% No lowerthan 90% 2.b Public Perception ofSafety inthe Neighbourhood The percentageofAlbertanswhofeel "reasonablysafe"to"verysafe"walking alone in theirarea afterdark1 75% 82% 82% 82% Source: 1 AnnualPublicOpinionSurvey Core Business Two: Custody, Supervision and Facilitation of Rehabilitative Opportunities for Offenders GOALTHREE Secure and efficient custody and community supervision What itmeans The Ministryensuresyoungand adultoffenders are effectivelyand efficientlysupervisedin the community, securelyheldin custody,and safelytransported. Strategies 3.1 Use alternate approaches to address remand populationpressuresintheprovince such as partnershipswiththe CorrectionalServiceof Canada to house offenders. 3.2 Enhance the safetyof thecommunitythrough the effective enforcementof courtorders and supervisionof communityand in-custodyoffenders. 3.3 Provide safe and secure transportof offenders. 3.4 Implementacorrections blueprintthatwillguide the future of provincial corrections. 3.5 Continuetoimplementnewandinnovative solutions tomanagingoffenderpopulations including initiatives suchas buildingof anewEdmontonRemand Centre and expansion of the electronic monitoringpilotprogram. 3.6 Improvepublic, staff and offendersafetythrough the developmentof integratedoffender managementinformation systems. Performance Measures LastActual Target Target Target (2006-07) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 3.a Successful Completion ofTemporary AbsenceSupervision The percentageofoffendersontemporary absencewhodo notincura newcriminal charge while undersupervision1 99.7% No lowerthan 99% 3.b PerDiem CostforHousingAdultOffenders in $108.72-the a Correctional Facility2 second lowest costperdiem To beamongthefourjurisdictionsthathavethe peroffenderin lowestcostperdiem peroffenderin Canada Canada (2004-05) SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11 257 Performance Measure LastActual Target Target Target (2006-07) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 3.c NumberofEscape Incidents From Secure Custody (within a correctionalfacility) or DuringTransport3 2 0 0 0 Sources: 1 Administrativedata,CorrectionalServicesDivision 2 CanadianCentreforJusticeStatistics,AdultCorrectionalServicesinCanada,2004-05. Perdiemcostsdonotincludecosts incurredbyotherministries,communitycorrectionsorcommunitypurchasedservices 3 Administrativedata,CorrectionalServices andPublicSecurityDivisions Offenders have the opportunity to access rehabilitative services and goalfour programs What itmeans While underMinistrysupervision (communityand custody), offenders areoffered the opportunity to participatein avarietyof rehabilitativeprograms. While the onus forchange restswith the individual,itis believed thatthe changeprocess canbe facilitated through providingoffenderswith assistance and opportunities thatpromotepositiveandproductive behaviours. Strategies 4.1 Provideoffenders access to avarietyof rehabilitative services,mentalhealth services, specialized treatmentprograms, educationprograms andlife skills training. 4.2 Explore theefficacyof the currentcommunitysupervisionmodeland expandingtheTemporary AbsenceProgramwithoutcompromisingpublic safety. 4.3 SupporttheAlbertaChildren andYouth Cross-MinistryInitiativebyensuringthatprovincial supports foryouth in transition are comprehensive, integrated and effective in meetingtheneeds of youth atrisk. 4.4 Ensure trainingcontent forfrontline staff is current, reflects bestpractices and is alignedwith Ministrypriorities. 4.5 Enhance the medicaland mentalhealth services available to offenders by focusingon delivery models andgovernance to respond to existingand future needs. Performance Measure LastActual Target Target Target (2006-07) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 4.a PercentofIncarcerated Offenders Involved In Work, Education,TreatmentorLife ManagementPrograms1 88% No lowerthan 85% Source: 1 Administrativedata,CorrectionalServicesDivision 258 SOLICITORGENERALANDPUBLICSECURITY BUSINESSPLAN2008-11