Unless there’s something urgent, RMCP are asking Manitobans to avoid their detachments amid fear of the novel coronavirus.
In a release Tuesday, the police force asked Manitobans to phone in non-urgent matters while the province hunkers down in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
“It is important to us that we remain accessible to Manitobans for when you need us most,” reads a statement from Manitoba RCMP.
“For precautionary reasons due to COVID-19, effectively immediately, we are asking that the public only visit a detachment if it’s urgent.”
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Manitoba RCMP have 80 detachments across the province, and a complete list of their phone numbers can be found here.
As always, call 911 or your local emergency number if it’s an emergency.
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RCMP say fingerprinting and background check services are also being postponed until further notice.
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