The province is setting up 12 hubs consisting of police, prosecutors and probation officers to focus on repeat violent offenders across the province.
One of these hubs will be stationed in Cranbrook, although it will serve the entire area.
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community, wherever they live,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
“The rise in repeat violent offending is top of mind for British Columbians and it’s also a top priority for our government. We’re taking action by standing up 12 hubs throughout B.C. to harness the expertise and experience that will disrupt repeat violent offending and make a real difference in B.C. neighbourhoods.”
The hub will be supported by the new special investigation and targeted enforcement program, which will help strengthen targeted investigations and improve information sharing between police agencies.
