The assistant commissioner for the RCMP in Manitoba says people may notice a slight change in how they interact with officers due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Jane MacLatchy says officers will continue to patrol communities, respond to calls and investigate criminal activity. But she is asking that people call ahead rather than visiting a detachment if a matter isn’t urgent. “This is a challenging time for so many within our province, across the country and around the world,” MacLatchy said in a statement. “The emergence and spread of COVID-19 has affected every facet of daily life and changed how organizations, including the Manitoba RCMP, carry out their work and interact with the public.” MacLatchy said emergencies should still be