"It's a very important support staff area."
Winnipeg Police Association president Maurice Sabourin says the spike in cases is very concerning.(CBC News)
The police service's public information office said in an emailed statement there are provisions in place to ensure emergency services aren't impacted.
Sabourin echoed that, but added that the aftermath of processing has "greatly been impacted" and it has a ripple effect.
Although none of the cases have been confirmed as more contagious coronavirus variants, Sabourin surmises that some may eventually be classified as such because of the rapid transmission.
"This spike is very concerning," he said.