Manitoba introduces Institutional Safety Officers with pepper gel at Health Sciences Centre to enhance security and reduce violence against healthcare workers.

Manitoba is introducing Institutional Safety Officers (ISO) with pepper gel to enhance security at its hospitals, starting with Winnipeg's largest hospital, Health Sciences Centre, on April 15th. The 105 ISOs will undergo training in public safety, crime prevention, de-escalation techniques, enforcement of provincial laws, and mental health awareness. The move aims to reduce violence against healthcare workers, a longstanding issue in the province's hospitals.

April 10, 2024
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