THUNDER BAY – NEWS – The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) responded to a significant number of calls between November 16 and 22, with 847 calls for service logged over the week. Among these, 481 calls were classified as high priority, placing a clear demand on emergency response resources.
Priority 1 calls—reserved for the most urgent emergencies—totaled 155. Priority 2 and Priority 3 calls, which still require immediate or timely response, numbered 148 and 178, respectively.
The week’s statistics reflect a broad spectrum of public safety concerns across Thunder Bay:
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Motor Vehicle Collisions: 71
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Intimate Partner Violence Incidents: 48
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Assaults: 27
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Mental Health Act Calls: 18
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Weapons Calls: 13
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Family Disputes: 12
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Break and Enters: 9
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Robberies: 4
The TBPS Communications Centre handled 3,025 total contacts, including 1,243 direct 911 calls, pointing to continued high public reliance on emergency services.
These figures demonstrate the diverse and ongoing challenges faced by local law enforcement, from traffic-related incidents to serious interpersonal violence and mental health crises.
As the city approaches the holiday season—often a time of increased service demands—police are expected to remain on high alert, ensuring public safety amid evolving pressures.
