I-TRAC is a joint forces, multi-disciplinary unit that assesses threats and develops risk reduction plans for domestic violence and stalking cases in Alberta. As well, I-TRAC provides expert advice and training about threat assessment, domestic violence and stalking to police, government, and community agencies throughout the province.

Professional Team

I-TRAC consists of police members from the RCMP and Calgary Police Service, Edmonton Police Service, Medicine Hat Police Service and Lethbridge Regional Police Service (threat assessors), teamed with Alberta Children and Youth Services, a Crown prosecutor, as well as a consulting psychologist and psychiatrist.

Referral Process

Referrals to I-TRAC come through police services, Crown prosecutors, Correctional Service or Children and Youth Services.

Services Provided

The threat assessor will provide police, courts, Correctional Services, and Children and Youth Services with the following:

• formal threat assessment and case management plans;
• recommendations regarding investigations, charges, court orders, victim safety requirements and strategies;
• expert court testimony for purposes of bail and sentencing hearings, child custody and access hearings, and guardianship applications;
• participation in case conferencing; and
• specialized training in domestic violence, stalking, and assessment and management of high-risk cases.

Services Not Provided

In order to ensure the objectivity and integrity of the threat assessment process, I-TRAC is not a first response unit nor does it respond to crisis situations or crime scenes. I-TRAC does not conduct or manage primary investigations or meet with offenders, victims or witnesses.

Purpose of Threat Assessment

Primary investigators are better equipped to prioritize their cases in case management, officer safety and deployment of staff.

Police, courts, Correctional Service and child protection workers are fully informed of who they are dealing with and how they might better manage the risk.

Criminal and family courts have access to the comprehensive known history of an individual and the level of risk he/she poses.

Threat Assessment Tools and Training

The threat assessment process involves the analysis of written, behavioural, personal and situational indicators to assess the likelihood of violent acts. These indicators are based on scientific research conducted by a number of disciplines including the medical and mental health professions, law enforcement and specialists in the field of threat management, as well as, the training and experience of the threat assessor. The information assists the threat assessor in making informed statement concerning risk of violence using standardized measures.

The threat assessor receives comprehensive training in threat assessment, risk management, personality disorders and mental illnesses.