Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay says his officers are showing up for work now more than ever during this time of COVID-19.
“Our sick leave as of (Friday) yesterday when I looked at it, we are lower than the average throughout the year,” said Ramsay. “And that speaks volumes about our workforce and the people that we have policing our community.”
Ramsay also addressed the need for protective gear for officers.
“There is a significant supply issue with N95 masks and protective gear right now,” said Ramsay.
He says they have been working on the issue for some time.
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