Community Safety Officer services in Thompson are currently unavailable because of staff vacancies.

 

The City of Thompson says dispatchers with Thompson Fire and Emergency Services are unable to send CSOs to respond to calls at this time.

 

Residents needing to report a crime are being asked to contact the RCMP, while by-law concerns should be directed to City Hall.

 

According to information provided by the city, only one active CSO is currently available, while another officer remains on leave until July.

 

Because CSOs are required to work in pairs due to the potentially dangerous nature of the job, the staffing shortage has effectively suspended the service for now.

 

The city says efforts are underway to fill the vacancies.