Repeat Violent Offenders

• Bail reform a ‘step forward’ but not enough, say B.C. public safety advocates

  Anti-crime advocates in B.C. say they're pleased to see action to toughen bail conditions, but say it won't be enough to deter crime in the province.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2023
  
• Data showing frequent bail for accused repeat violent offenders reignites B.C. crime debate

  Data released by B.C. prosecutors Monday showed that judges granted detention orders in fewer than half of cases where the Crown sought to have suspects held without bail.

  Crime

  Apr 24, 2023
  
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• B.C. government vows to tackle issue of repeat offenders

  Called the Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative, a B.C. program will pair police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers to focus on improving public safety.

  Politics

  Mar 14, 2023
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• Calgary police chief calls for bail reforms, including categorizing known ‘repeat and violent offenders’

  Calgary Police Service Chief Mark Neufeld wants a 'small number' of 'repeat and violent offenders' to be held to a higher standard when it comes to eligibility for bail.

  Crime

  Feb 9, 2023