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‘Untenable’ Downtown Eastside situation needs major changes, says outgoing VPD chief - BC | Globalnews.ca

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Chief Const. Adam Palmer says a holistic approach is needed to improve the public safety situation in Vancouver 's Downtown Eastside .

The low-income neighbourhood is home to approximately three per cent of Vancouver ’s population but is responsible for about one-third of the city's violent crime.

Palmer says bail reform and mandatory, compassionate treatment is needed for people who are chronically dangerous to others.

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