Calls for Service Overview – Community Update and Invitation to Chat with the Chief
THUNDER BAY – Between April 7 and April 13, 2025, the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) responded to a total of 951 calls for service. These included 23 reported assaults and 10 incidents where weapons were possibly involved.
🚨 Weekend Snapshot: High-Impact Incidents Behind the Numbers
While numbers alone don’t always tell the full story, last weekend’s 270 calls illustrate the intensity and complexity of front-line policing in Thunder Bay:
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26 individuals taken into custody
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18 Intimate Partner Violence-related calls, leading to 5 arrests
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17 Mental Health Act-related calls, resulting in 6 apprehensions
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6 missing persons, all successfully located
One of the more serious incidents involved a shooting, which required significant officer resources and coordination across units.
🔴 Priority Calls: A Closer Look
From March 15 to April 15, Thunder Bay Police responded to 825 Priority 1 calls—the most urgent category requiring immediate attention, typically involving life-threatening situations or active violence.
Priority 1 to 3 calls are classified as:
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Priority 1: Highest urgency (e.g., active assaults, weapons involved)
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Priority 2 & 3: Ongoing threats requiring prompt officer presence
These statistics demonstrate the high-risk environment officers operate in daily and highlight the importance of maintaining a strong and responsive police presence in the community.
📢 Community Engagement: Chat with the Chief
All residents are invited to attend our upcoming “Chat with the Chief” sessions—an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about police operations, and discuss public safety priorities:
📍 Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM
BCG Thunder Bay, Windsor Street
📍 Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 PM (Symposium begins at 5:30 PM)
Waverley Resource Library, Red River Road
Questions are welcome in advance through our secure online form:
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