Questions are being raised about the need for a new police initiative. Montreal police quietly announced the creation of a new specialized unit to tackle violent crimes on Tuesday. But some wonder how effective this new team will be and are once again calling for more prevention at the community level to fight ongoing gun violence. Global’s Phil Carpenter explains.
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