Four major police forces in Quebec are teaming up to protect business owners from violence and extortion.
Project UNIS is a partnership between the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and municipal police forces in Montreal (SPVM), Laval (SPL) and Longueuil (SPAL).
The joint initiative aims to support businesses with prevention tools and a coordinated response; encourage businesses to report incidents; strengthen intelligence gathering among the forces; and ensure a consistent police presence.
“Behind every targeted establishment are entrepreneurs, families, and employees. Their safety remains at the heart of our commitment,” said Benoit Dubé, the SQ’s deputy director general.
“As the summer season approaches, we are intensifying our efforts in close collaboration with our police partners,” added Cédric Couture, the deputy director of community policing at the SPVM. “Project UNIS marks a new step. Together, we are reminding business owners that they are not alone and that we are there for them.”
Police officers from the four forces will visit businesses over the coming weeks and months as part of Project UNIS.
