NCJ Number
42584
Date Published
1977
Length
15 pages
Annotation
THIS SELECTION OFFERS AN INFORMAL DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE POLICE STRIKE IN MONTREAL, CANADA, IN WHICH ALL POLICE SERVICES WERE SUSPENDED FOR A DAY.
Abstract
ON OCTOBER 7, 1969, THE MONTREAL POLICE STAGED A FULL STRIKE. THIS ARTICLE COMBINES STATISTICS ON THE RASH OF CRIMES THAT SWEPT THE CITY WITH PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF A NUMBER OF THE CITY RESIDENTS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A VIVID PICTURE OF THE STRIKE SITUATION. THE INCREASES IN ROBBERIES AND BURGLARIES, THE PUBLIC RIOTS AND LOOTING, AND THE ATTEMPTS OF THE CITY TO MAINTAIN ORDER ARE ALL DESCRIBED....DMC