222 Priority 1 incidents reported; weapons calls, assaults, and intimate partner violence among top concerns
THUNDER BAY – CRIME REPORT – From August 18 to August 24, the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) responded to 1,056 calls for service, including 222 Priority 1 incidents, reflecting serious and urgent matters such as assaults, weapons calls, and intimate partner violence.
In that seven-day span, the TBPS Communications Centre handled 4,555 total calls, with 1,904 received via 9-1-1 emergency lines, underlining the high volume of real-time community needs.
The total call volume works out to an average of 27 calls per hour. The reality is that the calls are not spread out evenly, and it places real pressure on the 911 operators. They have an important job and it is certainly high stress.
Breakdown of Notable Call Types (Aug. 18–24)
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75 calls involving intimate partner violence or family disputes
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31 motor vehicle collisions
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24 weapons-related incidents
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23 assaults
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12 break and enters
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6 robbery investigations
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79 calls to remove unwanted persons
Growing Call Volume Reflects Pressure on Emergency Services
The frequency and seriousness of the calls reflect ongoing challenges for front-line officers, dispatchers, and investigators across the city. TBPS continues to prioritize responses based on urgency, with Priority 1 incidents receiving immediate attention due to the potential risk to public safety.
The service also encourages residents to be mindful when contacting emergency services, using 9-1-1 only for immediate life-threatening situations, and directing non-emergencies to the non-urgent police line or online reporting tools when appropriate.
