Violent crime, the meth crisis, Liquor Mart robberies, property crime — they are stretching Winnipeg police to the breaking point. Global’s Joe Scarpelli spends a night in a police cruiser to see first hand just how long people are waiting for officers to show up after dialing 911.
- Internet-based 911 service could help narrow down caller location
- Winnipeg police are so busy there’s often no time to nab suspects, chief says