Shortage of sheriffs in Nanaimo causes court

Shortage of sheriffs in Nanaimo causes court - BCGEU

Published on September 12, 2017

The union representing Nanaimo sheriff services is hoping a meeting this week with B.C.'s Attorney General will curb a declining workforce causing court delays.

Dean Purdy, B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union's corrections and sheriff services vice-president, said sheriffs – peace officers for courts – are underpaid and losing membership to higher-paying police jobs.

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