Thank you for your question.
We couldn't do this work without the co-operation of community groups. They provide support that we can't do without. They develop expertise that we in the police don't have. I see it in Laval, and it's the same everywhere in Canada.
We would not be able to do the work they do. For example, the police would not be able to work with individuals who commit domestic violence crimes. There would be a conflict of interest that would not be well received. We are there to enforce the law and crack down on crime. Of course, we also do prevention work with young people in schools, but community organizations are essential to preventing domestic violence. It's important to work with them to cover all aspects of the problem.