{"id":26615,"date":"2024-12-22T08:37:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T13:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/arme-a-feu\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:46:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:46:18","slug":"urban-violence-guns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/police\/prevention\/violence-prevention\/urban-violence-guns\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban violence and firearms"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"sticky-section-group aligndefault\"\n>\n   \n<div class=\"sticky-section-main\"\n>\n   \n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">Concerned about the phenomenon of firearm-related urban violence? Read about the intervention strategies put in place by the Service police de Laval and the resources available within Laval city limits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Actions by the Service de police de Laval<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SPL is stepping up its outreach efforts to fight against the rise in violent urban crime.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its actions aim to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain public order.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen the feeling of safety among residents.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Counter urban violence related to organized crime.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A five-point strategy\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SPL deploys a comprehensive intervention strategy based on:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>information\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>prevention\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>partnership\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>operations\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>communications\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevention in action\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevention is essential to counter urban violence. Initiatives include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The active presence of police officers in parks and at high schools as part of an effort to develop positive ties with youth.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initiatives meant to build bridges, including sports activities to help foster trust between youth and the SPL and a presence at various events attended by Laval residents.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section class=\"info-tip-box aligndefault\"\n>\n   <div class=\"info-tip-box__decoration\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n   <div class=\"info-tip-box__content\">\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you know about the Paradoxe project?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paradoxe consists of a series of concerted actions that aim to maintain public order, foster a greater feeling of safety among residents, and counter the phenomenon of firearm-related urban violence arising from rivalries within the criminal underworld. Joint efforts in prevention, information gathering, oversight and visibility make it possible to address issues of firearm-related urban violence across Laval in a coordinated and concerted manner.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the public can help\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To report an event related to firearms in a confidential manner:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Info-Police Line:&nbsp;<\/strong><br>450-662-INFO (4636)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assistance resources\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many resources for supporting youth and their parents in Laval and in the greater metropolitan region.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service aux jeunes de Laval\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SAJ offers free and confidential support to young people aged 12 toSAJ provides confidential support free of charge to youth aged 12 to 24 who:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live in Laval.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are in a situation of delinquency.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are at risk of becoming involved in criminal networks.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>SAJ offers personalized support to any person wishing to change their situation. These services are offered to youth, parents and the people around them.&nbsp;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other supports available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directory of resources for youth in Laval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The website <a href=\"https:\/\/trouvetaressource.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trouve ta ressource<\/a> provides a comprehensive array of resources aimed at ensuring the well-being of youth aged 11 to 25.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Info-Social Line&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Information line for parents.&nbsp;<br>Call 811, then select option 2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teljeunes.com\/Accueil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tel-jeunes<\/a>&nbsp;<br>1-800-263-226&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teljeunes.com\/en\/parents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tel-jeunes Parent Line<\/a>&nbsp;<br>1-800-361-5085&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cavac.qc.ca\/regions\/laval\/accueil.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crime Victims Assistance Center (CAVAC)<\/a>&nbsp;<br>450-688-4581&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.majl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laval Youth Alternative Measures (MAJL)&nbsp;<\/a><br>450-663-7674&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/need-help-now-text-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kids Help Phone<\/a>&nbsp;<br>1-800-668-6868&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavalensante.com\/en\/care-and-services\/list-of-care-and-services\/youth-protection\/report-a-situation-to-the-dyp\/?-s=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youth Protection (DPJ)<\/a><br>450-975-4000&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar\"\n>\n   <div class=\"sticky-section-sidebar__inner\">\n     \n<div class=\"sidebar-cta-wrapper aligndefault\">\n   <div class=\"sidebar-cta\">\n     \n  <div class=\"theme-icon aligndefault theme-icon--colored\">\n    <span class=\"theme-icon__icon icon icon-faq\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n\n<p class=\"has-xlarge-font-size\"><strong>Want to report an emergency?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact 911\u00a0<\/p>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"mixed-carousel mixed-carousel--custom alignfull\"\n>\n    \n<div class=\"heading-with-button container\">\n      <h2 class=\"heading-with-button__title\">To find out more<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mixed-carousel__carousel-wrapper\">\n      <div class=\"mixed-carousel__carousel swiper\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n                      \n<div class=\"mixed-item swiper-slide aligndefault mixed-item--landscape-thumbnail\">\n  <a class=\"mixed-item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/police\/contact-laval-police-department\/\">    <div class=\"mixed-item__thumbnail-wrapper\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nous-joindre-609x350-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width:1216px) 430px, (min-width:1080px) 36vw, (min-width:768px) 41vw, (min-width:560px) 60vw, 85vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nous-joindre-609x350-1.jpg 609w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nous-joindre-609x350-1-300x172.jpg 300w\" \/>    <\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"mixed-item__title\"><span>Who to call and when <\/span><\/h3>\n          <p class=\"mixed-item__excerpt\">Need to contact the police? Find out how to contact the SPL.<\/p>\n      <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"mixed-item swiper-slide aligndefault mixed-item--landscape-thumbnail\">\n  <a class=\"mixed-item__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/police\/police-services\/turn-in-firearm\/\">    <div class=\"mixed-item__thumbnail-wrapper\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"609\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Programme-justice-equite.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width:1216px) 430px, (min-width:1080px) 36vw, (min-width:768px) 41vw, (min-width:560px) 60vw, 85vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Programme-justice-equite.jpg 609w, https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Programme-justice-equite-300x172.jpg 300w\" \/>    <\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"mixed-item__title\"><span>To turn in a firearm <\/span><\/h3>\n          <p class=\"mixed-item__excerpt\">Return a firearm or ammunition that is no longer used to the SPL to avoid accidents.<\/p>\n      <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mixed-carousel__carousel-navigation container\">\n      <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      \n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":0,"parent":26636,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26615","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/author\/mar-longprelaval-ca\/","display_name":"mar.longpre@laval.ca"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 1 year ago","modified":"Updated 4 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on December 22, 2024","modified":"Updated on January 8, 2026"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on December 22, 2024 8:37 am","modified":"Updated on January 8, 2026 1:46 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":false,"series_order":"","publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-08 23:36:45","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"translation_priority","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26615","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26615"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26615\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101885,"href":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26615\/revisions\/101885"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26636"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.laval.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26615"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}