Police in northern Sweden forced to cover for missing security guards
- Police in northern Sweden say they’re having to take on some jobs usually contracted out to security guards, which is taking time away from their usual work.
- The security company that Police Region North signed a contract with cannot deliver the security guards that were promised, according to Police Region North’s deputy chief Lars Wahlberg.
- He says police officers are having to escort suspects long distances, a job that should be done by the security company. A spokesperson for the security company Securus says it has been difficult to find staff in northern Sweden.
Radio Sweden
For more on the manpower challenges facing northern Sweden and the impact it’s having on police work, listen to Radio Sweden’s full report.
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