'It’s a constant battle': Kelowna businesses say crime is changing downtown

By Global News

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Businesses are at a breaking point in the fight against crime in Downtown Kelowna. The City of Kelowna says several businesses have signed up for its security program designed to combat growing crime and street disorder. Some business owners say security measures once considered optional have become necessary just to stay open, even as the city rolls out new initiatives aimed at reducing crime. Todd Daniels, owner of Gallery Street Clothing, says preventing theft at his store is “a constant battle.” Daniels installed heavy-duty security shutters that cost “upwards of $7,000,” money he paid out of his own pocket because the program that now supports businesses with these kinds of expenses was not available at the time. Cohan Sassaman reports. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11945503/kelowna-businesses-crime-changing-downtown/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News

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