WINONA, Minn. – The Winona Police Department roster is filling up slowly after being depleted by retirements and other departures, this amid a nationwide police hiring shortage. Full-time officers now number 33 – still four short of a full complement. New officers have begun a three-month training program, said Deputy Chief Jay Rasmussen. Seven newcomers are recent Police Academy graduates. Two made career moves from other departments. Since January 2021 the department has lost 11 officers.
