Montreal Transit Corporation Increases Security in Metro Stations

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Montreal's transit corporation is increasing security personnel in certain metro stations due to a rise in the number of people with mental health or addiction issues. The corporation aims to address the perception of insecurity and reassure riders, but emphasizes the need for greater intervention by health authorities to provide appropriate resources.

Montreal’s transit corporation is concentrating security personnel in certain metro stations amid what officials say has been a rise in the number of people with mental health or addiction issues in the network.

The corporation is deploying special constables and other safety employees in teams of four to monitor the 10 stations where riders have most reported feeling unsafe.

 

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