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Police chief cites surge in non-compliance charges due to Bill C75, urging budget boost for public safety.
St. Thomas Police Chief Marc Roskamp told a House of Commons committee that nearly one-third of criminal charges in his city from 2022 to 2025 were for failing to comply with court orders, citing a crisis of repeat offenders who re-offend after being released on bail.
He criticized Bill C75 for prioritizing procedural fairness over public safety, saying the law enables individuals with violent histories to exploit delays and weak enforcement.
Roskamp emphasized the strain on officers, victims, and communities, calling for a balanced justice system that protects public safety without abandoning constitutional rights.
His department is seeking a 22.3% budget increase to $21.6 million to address rising call volumes and crime-related impacts on local economies.
Other Ontario police leaders have voiced similar concerns.
El jefe de policía cita un aumento en los cargos de incumplimiento debido al proyecto de ley C75, instando a aumentar el presupuesto para la seguridad pública.