Police in Windsor and LaSalle are sending a clear message to individuals who violate their court-ordered release conditions: enhanced monitoring is leading to more arrests. Recent statistics from a specialized joint unit reveal a significant increase in apprehensions over the past year.
Bail Compliance Program Shows Measurable Impact
Acting Windsor Police Deputy Chief Ken Cribley confirmed the offender management unit (OMU) is delivering positive outcomes. The program, which began operations in March 2024, focuses on supervising high-risk individuals who are under house arrest, curfews, or electronic monitoring.
"What we're actually seeing now is maybe people that were breaching their conditions of bail in the past, weren't getting sort of caught doing that … whereas now they're being identified and rearrested," Cribley explained to the Windsor Star. He noted that while the rising arrest numbers indicate successful enforcement, they also reflect a previously under-detected problem.
2025 Statistics Highlight Increased Enforcement
The unit's work in 2025 yielded substantial results. Officers conducted 312 bail compliance checks and performed a staggering 21,524 GPS monitoring checks on individuals under supervision.
The most striking figure is the number of arrests. Police made 118 arrests for wanted individuals and bail-related warrants in 2025. This total more than doubles the 56 arrests made in the program's partial first year in 2024.
Additionally, the unit prepared 98 bail packages. These comprehensive reports provide courts with detailed background on an individual's history and risk level, aiding in informed bail decisions that prioritize public safety.
Funding and Broader Benefits of the Initiative
This local enforcement effort is part of a broader provincial strategy. The Windsor/LaSalle partnership is supported by a grant from the Government of Ontario under its $2.2-million Bail Compliance Strategy. The provincial goal is to strengthen oversight of high-risk offenders and reduce recidivism.
Beyond direct arrests, police say the unit has improved overall department efficiency. By having dedicated officers handle bail compliance monitoring, frontline patrol officers are freed up to respond to higher-priority calls and conduct other investigations.
The continued operation of the OMU underscores a commitment to holding offenders accountable for adhering to their release conditions, a key component of community safety in the Windsor and LaSalle areas.
