Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is expected to provide an update Monday afternoon on the future of a police task force aimed at the city’s downtown.

In February, Sim and outgoing Vancouver Police Department Chief Adam Palmer announced the launch of ‘Task Force Barrage’ — a $5-million initiative employing more officers to target violence, organized crime, and criminal activity.

A police update in May also revealed that the $5 million was only supposed to fund the task force for six months.

Having passed that deadline, Sim, Chief Steve Rai and Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Chief Karen Frye are scheduled to speak at 1 p.m.

The Gastown Business Improvement Association has expressed its desire to see the task force extended, saying customers feel safer and are more likely to visit the area.

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