On October 25 Conversations Live with Stuart McNish will explore the issue of crime on the streets of cities across BC. 

There is a sense that random violence and gangland shootings are increasingly common on our streets. Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and Langley have all witnessed high-profile incidents in recent days. Some, however, are arguing crime is on the decline. What perception is the reality? What role is mental health playing? Is the toxic drug epidemic a factor? The COVID pandemic, housing? It’s a complex issue, and one to which we must find solutions. 

To get to the bottom of the critical issue and start talking solutions we have brought together a panel of people who have spent a career working in crime prevention – or with the businesses and individuals suffering the consequences. They are:

• Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation 
• Steve Rai, VPD Deputy Chief Constable
• Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade
• John Neate, founder of JJ Bean
• Doug LePard, Principal of Doug LePard Consulting and co-author of BC report on repeat offending

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