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Winnipeg Police End Retail Security Duties | Winnipeg News
Winnipeg police are ending a controversial program that saw officers work overtime shifts for retail security, citing the need to prioritize frontline duties. After a year-long review, the city—one of the few in Canada where cops are hired for store protection—plans to phase out these assignments by May 2027, starting with high-traffic days. Over 50,000 hours were logged last year alone, diverting officers from patrol and straining resources. Retailers paid hefty fees, but the move aims to reallocate manpower efficiently. While other special duties like event or government security remain…
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