RNCA welcomes commitment to hire new officers, but says more are still needed

RNCA welcomes commitment to hire new officers, but says more are still needed

The head of the RNC's police union says the provincial government's commitment for 21 new officers is a great start, but more are needed to get the force up to the national average for police per population.

RNCA Pleased to See Funding for New Officers in Budget

The RNC Association is pleased with some of the budget provisions made to address staffing within the force. The province has set aside funds to hire 46 new officers over the next two years – 25 with the RCMP and 21 with the RNC. RNCA president Staff Sergeant Mike Summers (VOCM News file photo) Staff Sergeant Mike Summers of the RNCA says short staffing leads to greater expense and burnout for existing officers. He says when officers are needed …