One of the assistance measures that the federal government could offer would be to create a special fund or to invest in police departments so that these special squads have access to funds.
One of the best ways to deter criminals is for them to know that they run a high risk of being captured. Once captured, the justice process will take place quite quickly, and if they are found guilty, they will have to serve a prison term.
Apart from investing in specialized training for prosecutors and police officers, what can we change in the Criminal Code provisions to ensure that, once criminal charges are laid, the justice process is accelerated and really has a deterrent effect?