Stronger police presence isn't the solution to building a safer, more inclusive Barrie

With poverty, mental health and addiction challenges, many people who are unsheltered need support.

Thank you to the Barrie Advance for publishing this opinion piece yesterday. For the full article, visit https://www.simcoe.com/opinion-story/10801659-stronger-police-presence-isn-t-the-solution-to-building-a-safer-more-inclusive-barrie/

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