Kitchener-Waterloo·NewPolice anticipated 'worst-case scenario' by deploying sniper at St. Patrick's Day party, says former officerThe sighting of a sniper on Saturday during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Waterloo was met with fear and shock by some, but one policing expert from Wilfrid Laurier University says this is a proactive measure designed to keep the crowd safe.Sniper on a balcony Saturday in Waterloo was met with fear and shockLauren Kuivenhoven · CBC News · Posted: Mar 17, 2026 5:42 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A St. Patrick's Day party in Waterloo, Ont., left, is seen next to an image of a police sniper in this combination image. (Annelise Meerton)Social SharingThe sighting of a sniper on Saturday during St.…