Both sworn officers and civilian members of the Winnipeg Police Service reported feeling unsupported by their leadership and hated by members of the public, with serious impacts on their mental health.
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Winnipeg Police Chief, Danny Smyth: As a community, it is important that if you see something unusual, say something.
WINNIPEG’S police chief is asking citizens to contact law enforcement if they believe an incident of racial hate and intolerance is about to occur.
WINNIPEG’S police chief is asking citizens to contact law enforcement if they believe an incident of racial hate and intolerance is about to occur.
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A year after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked cries for change, a police inspector says Winnipeg's police service is working hard to repair relationships with marginalized communities. But some advocates say there are good reasons there is still a great deal of mistrust of police.