B.C. Premier David Eby at an announcement in Nanaimo for the creation of dedicated hubs to target repeat violent offenders on April 12, 2023. Image Credit: Government of B.C.

By Adam Berls

crime

Province announces hubs to target repeat violent offending

Apr 12, 2023 | 1:04 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — The B.C. government has announced that it will create hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending across the province, including Northern B.C.

The government says that twelve hubs are part of the Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative, which is focused on targeted enforcement as well as enhanced investigation and monitoring. The initiative is structured to meet the unique needs of each community. The hubs will work with local stakeholders and other existing programs, such as situation tables and Assertive Community Treatment teams, through collaborative information sharing.

The twelve hubs will be based in Nanaimo, Victoria, Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster, Abbotsford, Kamloops, Kelowna, Cranbrook, Prince George, Williams Lake and Terrace.

Premier David Eby says that “These new regional hubs will help prosecutors, police and corrections officials focus on addressing specific repeat prolific offenders to keep communities safe. This will deliver serious consequences for those who repeatedly break the law, while also making sure targeted services are available to those who are ready for them.”