July 2025

July 7, 2025
Community questions answered


We’re answering your questions submitted to news@thunderbaypolice.ca. 


"If officers are really busy, how do they have time for things like community walks and serving pizza?"

We’re proud to be part of community events because it’s a great way to support important causes and connect with people. A lot of our officers and staff even volunteer their own time to help out and show their support. Our Community Oriented Response and Engagement Unit and Community Inclusion Team members also get involved to build stronger relationships with the community. Being present is part of serving our community.


How does TBPS support vulnerable people?

The Thunder Bay Police Service works to protect vulnerable people by focusing on major issues like guns, gangs, and drugs—crimes that often affect and even target those who are most vulnerable. Concentrating on these activities directly reduces incidents of violence and improves public safety.


On a daily basis, our approach is compassionate and community-focused, aiming to improve safety and well-being:

  • Mental Health Response: Our IMPACT teams pair police officers with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) workers to respond to crisis calls. In the first year, the program reached over 1,600 people.
  • Support and Training: Officers are trained to de-escalate situations and connect people with support services. A Social Navigation Coordinator also helps individuals access care and reduce repeat interactions with police.
  • Community Partnerships: We work with 30+ local organizations to address social challenges through collaboration and ongoing dialogue.
  • Advocacy and Awareness: We know police aren’t always the right resource. Our Social Navigator links people to the help they need and advocates for more funding and public awareness to support long-term solutions.


We're Hiring


What if your next job wasn’t just about earning a paycheque — but creating real, lasting change in your community? At the Thunder Bay Police Service, you don’t just work. You protect, support, and inspire.


Every call. Every shift. Every moment — it counts.


A new career with serious purpose starts here: https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/careers


Update from the Thunder Bay Police Service Board


This month, the Board said goodbye to a long-serving and dedicated public servant, Board Secretary/Administrator John Hannam.


The Board would like to thank and recognize John for his invaluable service, commitment, and dedication to the Board. We congratulate John on his upcoming retirement and wish him all the best. 


Thank you to our media partners for sharing this news with our communities: https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/after-decades-with-the-police-board-senior-administrator-calls-it-a-career-10822861


Also in June, the Board released its inaugural Annual Report (2024.)


Coming up in July, the Board will release its Q2 report.


The Thunder Bay Police Service Board was proud to participate in two flag-raising ceremonies this month: The raising of the Anishinabek Nation flag in recognition of National Indigenous People’s Day and The raising of the Progress Pride flag in recognition of Pride Month.

Located: Clifton LOON

August 13, 2026
Missing person Clifton LOON has been safely located. Please remove their name and image from websites and social media pages.  Thank you to members of the public and media for their assistance.

Primary Response Unit stabbing investigation leads to charge

August 13, 2026
TB26030431  Officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to a business in the Cumberland Street area on August 2, 2026, in response to report of a stabbing. On scene, a victim was located and transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect had left the scene prior to officers arriving. On August 3, 2026, the suspected attended the Thunder Bay Police Service Station to turn themselves in. As a result of the investigation, 26-year-old Filmon TSION of Thunder Bay has been charged with assault with a weapon. The accused was released from custody following their first court appearance with a future court date.

August 2026

August 12, 2026
Understanding Police Response Priorities In July, 4,856 calls were logged. Of those, 2,987 were priority 1, 2 or 3. Every call for service is important, but not every call requires the same level of response. Calls are assigned a priority level from 1 to 9 based on the information available at the time, and that priority can change as new information is received. Priority 1 to 3 calls involve an immediate threat to life, serious injury, or public safety and require an urgent police response. Priority 4 to 6 calls require police attention but do not involve an immediate risk of harm. Priority 7 to 9 calls can often be resolved over the phone or through alternative reporting options. Some examples of the priority 1-3 calls received in July are: · Assault · Intimate Partner Violence · Mental Health Act · Robbery · Weapons · Break & Enter · Motor Vehicle Collision · Unwanted Person · Disturb the Peace · Person Welfare Check · Suspicious Person · Ambulance Assist · Theft · Animal Cruelty The volume and urgency of these calls highlight the important work of our primary response officers, who respond with professionalism and compassion to keep our community safe.  Did you Know? A Motor Vehicle Collision may be classified between priority 1 and 7. In general, a collision involving serious injuries, a fatality, criminal behaviour, or a significant public safety hazard will receive a higher-priority response than a minor property-damage collision where vehicles are safely off the roadway and no offences are apparent.