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Under fire: Are Canada's police facing greater danger than ever?

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Two Saskatchewan RCMP officers are recovering after being seriously injured in a shooting while responding to a call in Melville on Sunday night. The incident has sparked discussion about the dangers police officers face and whether violence directed at them is becoming more common and more severe. Rob Farrer, President of the National Police Federation, joins us to discuss violence against police in Canada and the challenges officers face on the job today.
23 Jun 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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