On October 2, 2026, the Société de transport de Montréal announced that its constables will not be equipped with pistols and that former Sûreté du Québec head Martin Prud’homme has been appointed to address security concerns in the metro system.
The agency explained that the decision reflects observations that constables tend to resort to force too quickly, leading to the choice to keep firearms out of their gear.
The action comes as the transit authority responds to growing safety worries within Montreal's subway network.