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Police anticipated 'worst-case scenario' by deploying sniper at St. Patrick's Day party, says former officer

March 17, 2026

The sighting of a sniper on Saturday during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Waterloo was met with fear and shock by some, but one policing expert from Wilfrid Laurier University says this is a proactive measure designed to keep the crowd safe.



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