British Columbia is taking a team approach in an effort to deter and redirect offenders with multiple convictions for property crimes. The newly launched Chronic Property Offenders Intervention Initiative (C-POII) broadens the base of an existing supervisory program for repeat violent offenders, and introduces a network of new case management hubs throughout B.C.’s lower mainland.

C-POII responds to stats that trace a disproportionate amount of theft, vandalism and disruptive behaviour back to a relatively small group of individuals. Through the initiative, Crown prosecutors and police will jointly refer such individuals to a case management hub, where they will receive enhanced supervision along with access to support services. This follows after achieved results in reducing repeat violent offences.

“We are targeting chronic property offending and dedicating more resources to proven, evidence-based initiatives that strengthen enforcement and support local businesses,” says Nina Krieger, B.C.’s Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety.

The rollout of 11 new case management hubs in the lower mainland arises from a funding allocation in the 2026 B.C. budget. Each hub will have a dedicated on-site coordinator to provide supervisory oversight and facilitate other potential services, including income, housing, mental health and substance-use supports.

Vancouver’s downtown business association, Downtown Van, expresses support for the initiative. “This investment recognizes the very real challenges that many of our member businesses face every day and represents an important step toward improving safety for businesses, employees, customers and the broader downtown community,” says Jane Talbot, the association’s president and chief executive officer.