Police in the City of Yankton could soon be working longer shifts, but shorter weeks.

Finance Officer Al Viereck says they police department wants to move to twelve hour shifts…

 

Viereck says the change would put more officers on the street at any given hour…

 

Viereck says there should not be any extra costs in moving to twelve hour shifts…

 

Viereck says police officers now work in two week shifts, and the new plan would be phased in over several weeks.