Over 1,000 Calls for Service in One Week
THUNDER BAY – CRIME REPORTS – Between May 19 and May 25, the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) responded to 1,025 calls for service, marking a busy and demanding week for officers and emergency response teams. Of these, 205 incidents were categorized as Priority 1 calls, which typically involve urgent threats to life or property.
That averages to 146 calls per day, or six calls per hour.
Intimate Partner Violence and Family Disputes Among Top Concerns
A closer look at the call breakdown reveals ongoing concerns in the community. The TBPS responded to 67 reports involving intimate partner violence or family disputes, highlighting the continued need for support services and preventative outreach in households across the city.
Other notable incidents included:
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52 motor vehicle collisions
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26 assault cases
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19 weapons-related calls
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13 robberies
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18 break-and-enters
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69 thefts and shoplifting incidents
The rise in theft-related activity, particularly in retail areas, continues to be a significant issue for local businesses and enforcement efforts.
Emergency Dispatch Centre Fielded Nearly 2,000 911 Calls
In addition to the frontline responses, the TBPS Communications Centre was inundated with 4,737 total calls during the same seven-day span. Of these, 1,980 were incoming 911 calls, further illustrating the high volume of emergency situations being reported and managed in Thunder Bay.
