A provincial program launched in May 2023 has significantly reduced police interactions with repeat violent offenders in British Columbia, cutting those encounters by about 50 percent.
The initiative targets individuals at high risk of violent offences, placing them under enhanced supervision. Through improved data‑sharing, police and probation services can flag repeat offenders and monitor their activities more closely.
Participants face stricter oversight, including frequent police contact and regular probation check‑ins. Probation teams also design tailored support plans to address root causes such as mental health challenges, substance use, housing instability, and other social factors linked to reoffending.
Better coordination between police and probation officers has enabled Crown counsel to act faster—laying charges more quickly, seeking longer detention when needed, and planning safer community releases.
Officials report fewer violent incidents, longer custody periods for high‑risk offenders, and stronger collaboration among police, prosecutors, and support services since the program began.
Encouraged by these results, the province is preparing to roll out a similar initiative focused on property crime.
