Saint John to pilot using private security to tackle crime concerns | Unpublished
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Publication Date: December 7, 2025 - 05:00

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Saint John to pilot using private security to tackle crime concerns

December 7, 2025

Saint John is launching a two-year, $780,000-per-year security pilot in crime-affected areas starting in early February. Guards will focus on de-escalation, not arrests, with oversight from the city.



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