Winnipeg police stepping up presence at busy retail locations for the holidays [Video]

When you are doing your holiday shopping this month, you may notice more police officers out and about at some of the biggest shopping areas in Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg Police Service announced officers will be scattered throughout the city to work on preventing theft.

Insp. Jennifer McKinnon said this isn’t just for shoppers’ safety; police also want employees to feel safe in their workplace.

“As a police service, we are committing to the safety of our communities, our retailers, and employees throughout the holiday season. That message has never faltered,” said McKinnon at a news conference in CF Polo Park.

“We want you to come out. We want you to enjoy shopping. You need to get those gifts under your trees, and we want our officers to be out. We want them to be present. We want you to see them.”

Along with additional officers, McKinnon said Crime Stoppers will …