Quesnel Joins Terrace and Williams Lake in Sharing Concerns Over Province’s Handling of Repeat Offenders

A resolution by the City of Terrace to address the Prosecution Service’s failure to keep prolific offenders off the streets has gained even more support.

Last week, Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson, brought concerns over similar issues faced in his community to Attorney General David Eby and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.

He also added that he would be supporting a pair of North Central Local Government Association resolutions put forward by the Cities of Terrace and Williams Lake.

Those resolutions call for a revamping of the way the province deals with repeat offenders, and an end to the “catch and release” cycle.

Quesnel and Williams Lake aren’t the only communities lending support to the issue, however.

Earlier this month, the BC Urban Mayors’ Conference, representing 13 communities, penned a letter to Eby sharing similar concerns.

All parties shared concerns over the increase in property crime, theft, and public safety concerns the current method is bringing.