On Oct. 2, 2026, the Société de transport de Montréal announced it will not equip its constables with firearms and has appointed former Sûreté du Québec head Martin Prud’homme to address metro security concerns.
Officials said the decision reflects worries that constables tend to use force too quickly, prompting the agency to forgo guns.
The move is part of a broader effort to respond to rising insecurity in Montreal’s subway system by altering its security strategy.