Police and politicians in B.C. have been sounding the alarm about a decline in public safety, pledging swift action so people feel safe in their communities. But advocates say the conversation has erased one of the most devastating – and deadly – types of violent crime.

It did not say the suspect was the victim’s husband. It did not say he was facing other intimate-partner-violence-related charges at the time of the alleged murder.

When officials talk about declining public safety, they talk about an increase in street disorder, random assaults, and often petty crimes perpetrated by so-called “repeat offenders” who are out on bail.

  • @[email protected]
    5•1 year ago

    So what’s the data on crime increasing in Canada?

    Or are they just drumming up support for militarizing the police?

    • TSG_Asmodeus (he, him)OPEnglish
      1•1 year ago

      The latter.

      I can help the police out here: People are stealing because they’re poor and can’t afford rent or groceries. You showing up 12 hours later to tape up the scene isn’t going to stop anything.

      • @[email protected]
        -1•1 year ago

        The latter.

        So edge. Such beret.

        I can help the police out here: People are stealing because they’re poor and can’t afford rent or groceries. You showing up 12 hours later to tape up the scene isn’t going to stop anything.

        It’s weird how that’s still illegal and not everyone steals. It’s like some people still won’t take from their neighbours - by wrecking the jobs where their neighbours work - but some assholes will.