N.L. residents feel less safe than they did five years ago, public survey on police suggests
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The results of a public survey on police services in Newfoundland and Labrador suggests that over 70 per cent of respondents say they feel less safe than they did five years ago. It also suggests a drop in perceived effectiveness of the police, and a desire for greater accountability. The CBC's Julia Israel breaks down the data.
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