B.C. investing millions to target chronic property offenders (opens original article in a new tab)

The B.C. government is investing $16 million to establish 12 new regional hubs targeting chronic property offenders, aiming to reduce street disorder and crimes against businesses through coordinated enforcement and support services.

• B.C. government is investing $16 million into the Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative with 12 new regional hubs
• The program targets chronic property offenders with repeat offenses like theft and vandalism, focusing on community safety and business protection
• The initiative involves collaboration between police, corrections, prosecutors, and community services to address complex needs of offenders