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RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses

The RCMP is facing severe staffing shortages in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, prompting a national call for temporary assistance from officers in other provinces.
The shortage is attributed to the force's policy allowing recruits to choose their postings, resulting in the second-highest vacancy rate in the country.
The Association of Manitoba Municipalities expressed concerns over rising crime rates and insufficient police presence in their communities.
Deputy Commissioner Jodie Boudreau and Chief Human Resources Officer Jasmin Breton thanked members who volunteered for immediate transfer to help cover resource shortages.

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RCMP union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses

The union representing front-line Mounties says it has not seen an internal RCMP memo calling for short-term staff transfers to Manitoba and Saskatchewan, but says those provinces are under severe workload stress.

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RCMP calls for backup in Manitoba, Saskatchewan amid staffing crunch

RCMP are calling for officers from across the country to help fill gaps in detachments in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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RCMP Union Says Manitoba, Saskatchewan Face Severe Staffing Stresses

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RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses

Saskatchewan’s top Mountie says a countrywide RCMP internal memo asking front-line officers to come and fill shifts in her province and in Manitoba is unusual but necessary. RCMP have asked for members and reservists to sign up for two-week stints in the two Prairie provinces this spring. It’s an issue that has raised questions over […]

29 days ago·Toronto, Canada

RCMP shortage impacts rural Manitoba communities

An internal email obtained by Global News shows the RCMP is asking members to consider two-week temporary deployments to address shortages in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

30 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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