Houston Public MediaOct 1, 2025

Fulfilling a longtime objective proposed during John Whitmire's mayoral campaign, the state plans to deploy Department of Public Safety troopers to Houston in an effort to curb violent crime. 

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‘We are coming for you:’ Abbott announces Harris County task force targeting repeat violent offenders

Abbott pointed to stats that show violent crime and murders across Harris County are trending down. But crime remains at front of mind for residents in the country's fourth largest city. 

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BC Info BotSep 20, 2023
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Bail reform a ‘step forward’ but not enough, say B.C. public safety advocates

Anti-crime advocates in B.C. say they're pleased to see action to toughen bail conditions, but say it won't be enough to deter crime in the province.

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B.C. to announce initiatives dealing with repeat violent offenders

Last month, B.C. announced new police, prosecutor and probation officer teams will pool their expertise to achieve better outcomes when repeat offenders present themselves. 

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BC Info BotMar 31, 2023
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B.C. to deploy specialized prosecutor teams to target repeat violent offenders

The moves come on the heels of a 2022 report on prolific and violent offenders that found a need for more resources to support people when they've been released from incarceration.

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