RNC Association calls for stronger security following alleged assaults of nurse, officer
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association says it wants management and government to improve safety at police buildings following the alleged assaults of a civilian employee and officer last week.
RNCA president Mike Summers said the incident highlights a safety concern for officers who already face danger and threats in their day-to-day work.
"We've had some incidents surrounding headquarters with, you know, people being out around … but never something where anybody's been assaulted," Summers told CBC News on Monday.
"When it happens so close to home, it certainly, certainly, raises the hair on the back of your neck a little bit."
The RNCA represents the 390 non-commissioned ranks of the police force.
Summers said a male nurse with the RNC's mobile crisis response team was assaulted while trying to enter police headquarters early Friday morning. An officer who stepped in was also injured, according to police.
Jamal Adem Omer, 22, made a short appearance in court on Friday following his arrest. He faces five charges, including aggravated assault and uttering threats against the nurse, assaulting the officer, trying to take their weapon and resisting arrest.
The RNC said on Friday that it launched a review into security measures and safety protocols.
Summers said he hopes to soon meet with management and the provincial government to see what can be done to better security at headquarters.
He hasn't yet met with Justice and Public Safety Minister Helen Conway Ottenheimer since the fall provincial election, but hopes to soon. The Progressive Conservatives ran on increasing public safety as a key pillar of their election platform.
In a statement to CBC News, Registered Nurses' Union president Yvette Coffey called the attack on the nurse unacceptable and demanded "serious action."
CBC News asked the Justice Department for comment, but didn't receive a response as of Monday evening.
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