A new B.C. program aims to reduce repeat property crimes. It has some support, but business leaders and prosecutors want more resources.

The program is called the Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative. It will have 12 hubs across B.C.

These hubs will monitor 420 high-risk individuals and provide services like housing and mental health support.

This approach holds people accountable while addressing the reasons they committed crimes, said Nina Krieger.

Nina Krieger is the B.C. public safety minister. She announced the $16 million program.

The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce welcomes the program but is disappointed about a care facility.

The chamber wants a facility for involuntary treatment. It says the current treatment is not working.

The chamber is also unhappy about a tax on private security services for businesses.

Businesses will have to pay tax on security services. This will hurt them, said George Greenwood.

The Ministry of Finance says the tax expansion will support important services like healthcare and education.

The B.C. Crown Counsel Association is concerned about the program. It says there are not enough prosecutors.

The association says the program will add pressure to an already stretched system.

The association is worried about resources. It says there is a discrepancy between Victoria and the region.

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