What defines Severity 1 Noncompliance in terms of public safety?

Severity 1 Noncompliance is characterized by behaviors or actions that pose a significant threat to public safety, such as engaging in new criminal behavior or being convicted of a crime. This level of noncompliance indicates that the individual is likely violating the terms of their supervision or probation in a way that directly endangers others. The rationale for defining it this way is based on the understanding that new criminal acts not only undermine the efforts of law enforcement and community safety programs, but also signal a severe disregard for the law and the conditions imposed for rehabilitation.

While terms like "nonrecurring," "reoccur/multiple," or "public safety" might relate to specific types of noncompliance or its implications, they do not capture the immediate and direct threat posed by someone committing new offenses. Thus, recognizing new crime behavior or conviction as Severity 1 Noncompliance is vital for prioritizing interventions that protect community welfare.