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De la sécurité privée pour les quartiers riches

La Presse07.29.2025
De la sécurité privée pour les quartiers riches
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TL;DR
The article discusses the use of private security by wealthy neighborhoods in Montreal to enhance safety. Residents are increasingly hiring private firms due to perceptions of increased crime and insufficient police presence. This trend raises concerns about inequality, as less affluent areas cannot afford similar measures, potentially leading to a divided experience of safety within the city. There is debate about the effectiveness of private security and its implications for public services and social cohesion.
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