New Community Safety and Well-Being teams have hit the streets of Barrie.
The police teams will concentrate on two issues.
They will be deployed in areas and during times where data shows crime and social disorder concerns are occurring more frequently.
A second team will work with outside agencies to address homelessness, addictions, and mental health concerns.
Police believe this holistic approach will help address some of the underlying causes of crime and help vulnerable people.
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