News Items tag as: Vernon RCMP staffing shortage

City councils can approve new RCMP officers but getting them is the hard part
December 01, 2017 - 4:30 PM

VERNON - Vernon is ready to pay for more police officers, but how long it will take to get them is another matter.
Vernon faces 'risks' without more police officers, top cop says
November 14, 2017 - 3:10 PM

VERNON - Without an increase of general duty officers, there will be risks to the citizens of Vernon and its police officers, the city’s top cop said today.
RISK IT OUT: Chronic understaffing a longstanding challenge at Vernon RCMP detachment
December 08, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Chronic understaffing isn't a new problem for Vernon RCMP detachment — it has plagued the department for years, and it’s not the only detachment facing the dilemma.
RISK IT OUT: How police understaffing impacts officers, communities and crime
December 02, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - Understaffed police detachments can lead to low morale among officers, less success reducing crime and slower response times, according to criminologists.
Vernon mayor affirms confidence in RCMP following iNFOnews.ca report
December 01, 2016 - 5:41 PM

VERNON - Vernon’s mayor is affirming his confidence in the RCMP following a recent report by iNFOnews.ca into staffing levels at the detachment.
'RISK IT OUT': Chronic RCMP understaffing leaving Vernon cops in danger
November 30, 2016 - 4:30 PM

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City councils can approve new RCMP officers but getting them is the hard part