Demographics
The Winnipeg Police Service is proud of the diverse group of dedicated men and women who comprise the Service and understands the importance of a workforce that is representative of the citizens it serves.
The membership of the Winnipeg Police Service currently consists of:
Sworn Officers
| Percentage | Demographic | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 14% | Female | 197 |
| 86% | Male | 1185 |
| 83% | Caucasian | 1148 |
| 11% | Aboriginal Descent | 148 |
| 6% | Visible Minorities | 86 |
| 3% | Persons with Disabilities | 41 |
Civilian Members
| Percentage | Demographic | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 83% | Female | 344 |
| 17% | Male | 70 |
| 89% | Caucasian | 368 |
| 5% | Aboriginal Descent | 21 |
| 7% | Visible Minorities | 28 |
| 2% | Persons with Disabilities | 10 |
Note: Information related to ethnicity and disabilities are obtained through a self-declaration that is voluntary. Applicants have the opportunity to complete the self-declaration or can also choose to complete it after they are hired.
- Aboriginal People (First Nation (includes Status, Treaty or Non-Status), Metis and Inuit)
- Visible Minorities (includes persons (other than Aboriginal) who are non-white in colour/ethnicity regardless of place of birth, i.e. Chinese, Filipino, Black, Asian, Latin American, other, etc)
- Persons with Disabilities (a visible or non-visible long-term or recurring physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory or learning impairment, which limits the quantity or type of work you can do in the workplace or which may be perceived as a limitation.)
"An Internationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency"
"The City of Winnipeg has committed itself to the implementation of an Employment Equity Program. This program is an employer initiated action to ensure that recruitment, selection, and promotion of all current and future employees is carried out in a non-discriminatory manner."All Qualified Individuals Are Encouraged To Apply.
