Province Announces $5M Program to Help Police Address 'Street Disorder'

Province reveals plans to combat downtown crime after spotlight on Victoria's Pandora Avenue

Just days after a national spotlight landed on Victoria’s worsening street disorder, the provincial government has announced a new initiative aimed at improving safety in city centres across BC.

Province announces $5M program to help police address 'street disorder'

The provincial government announced a new initiative Friday morning that will attempt to address “street disorder” and non-violent offences across B.C.

B.C. launches $5M public safety program to crack down on street crime

The province says the new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement program gives police more tools to respond to street crimes, including shoplifting, theft and property damage.

B.C. program seeks to stem street disorder, target repeat offenders

New program will allow local police to create tailored programs for their communities

B.C. launches public safety program aimed at stopping non-violent street crime

VANCOUVER - British Columbia has launched a new public safety program aimed at reducing robbery, shoplifting, vandalism, property damage and other non-violent street crimes in high-traffic business areas.

New funding to combat property crime and disorder downtown : My Comox Valley Now

The provincial government has announced a new public safety initiative to help reduce crime in downtowns across BC. The new Community Safety and Targeted Enforcement (C-STEP) program will have up to $5 million allocated for tools, technology and resources for police to combat property crime downtowns around BC. According to a press release from the province, the money will support initiatives to develop coordinated plans to unite law enforcement…