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Saint John to pilot using private security to tackle crime

Date
Sunday, December 07, 2025 - 5:00 AM
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<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/e67def11-6166-4120-a0ff-7409e54d75d5,1764959783385…; alt='Man, smiling, looking off side of camera.' width='620' height='349' title='Pierre Castonguay and his partner have dealt with criminal activity since shortly after they opened their shop, The Nest Yoga, in 2023. The pilot program assures Castonguay his staff have someone to call when they’re facing dangerous activity in his uptown based store. '/><p>Saint John is launching a two-year, $780,000-per-year security pilot in crime-affected areas starting in early February. Guards will focus on de-escalation, not arrests, with oversight from the city.</p>