Winnipeg police create new unit that focuses on lower priority calls

[CBH99]

Thoughts??

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-police-rapid-response-unit-9.7183050

 

[RangerRay]

I’m curious how this is going to work. Im kind of puzzled thinking how this will change things while retaining current staffing.

 

[lenaitch]

I'm not even clear on what they are trying to accomplish. Some of the proposed duties, like parades and special events could be done by special constables, traffic wardens or something similar. They could even extend that to barking dogs, some alarms and other 'non-priority' calls.

I'm confused with a 'rapid response' unit handling non-urgent type calls.

 

[mariomike]

I'm confused with a 'rapid response' unit handling non-urgent type calls.

Not sure why they would send "Clock-Stoppers" to deferable calls.

At least, that's my understanding of a Rapid Response Unit.

Members will be directing traffic

It's the same number of officers, they're just in a different package

 

[OldSolduer]

I’m curious how this is going to work. Im kind of puzzled thinking how this will change things while retaining current staffing.

Our newest chief of police does not inspire confidence in me. I’m not sure about his intentions.