March 2026
From March 1 – 7, 2026:
· Officers responded to 885 Calls
· 911 Calls received: 1,750
· Total calls received: 4,061
Community shows its support at inaugural Gala
Over 270 guests helped to make the inaugural Thunder Bay Police Service Gala a magical event. It was a night to honour heroes and empower community — and that spirit was felt throughout the room.
Sponsors, donors, guests, and volunteers celebrated our service and the dedication of our members - sworn and civilian - who serve with compassion, professionalism, and integrity every day.
Proceeds from the event will support the Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay and Special Olympics Thunder Bay, contributing to the programs and opportunities they continue to provide in our community. We look forward to sharing fundraising totals soon.
Youth Council – Connecting Policing and Education
Students representing high schools across the city recently learned about two important areas of modern policing: forensic identification and communication. The students are part of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) Youth Council.
Students had an inside look at how evidence is located, documented, and preserved at crime scenes, and how that evidence supports investigations and court proceedings. A member of the Forensic Identification Unit highlighted the role that science, technology, and careful analysis play in supporting frontline policing.
Students also heard about the growing role of social media in public safety. The Corporate Communications team discussed how platforms are used to share timely information, build trust, and keep the community informed.
Youth Council members shared their own perspectives on what makes social media content meaningful and engaging for young people. They drafted sample youth-focused social media posts inspired by what they learned about forensic work with messaging that would resonate with their peers.
The meeting reflected the strength of the Youth Council program—creating opportunities for learning, dialogue, and meaningful youth input into how the Thunder Bay Police Service connects with the community.
Behind the Scenes: The Technology Powering the Thunder Bay Police Service
Civilian members play an essential role in supporting daily operations. Among them is the Information Technology (IT) department, whose work helps keep critical policing systems running smoothly.
Members of the IT team - like Dylan, System Administrator - manage more than 75 specialized technologies used across the organization. These systems are designed to meet the unique demands of policing while maintaining strict security standards to protect sensitive and confidential information.
Working in a 24/7 policing environment, IT specialists troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure officers and civilian staff can reliably access the tools they need to serve the community.
The team also supports important technology connections with the courthouse and Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, while providing vital support to the 911 Communications Centre. Their work helps ensure that emergency and public safety services remain operational when the community needs them most.
Although much of their work happens behind the scenes, the dedication and expertise of these civilian professionals are essential to the safe, secure, and effective delivery of policing services in Thunder Bay.
This is one way civilian members answer the call. To learn more about how you can make a difference in your community, visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/careers
Remembrance for fallen officers
Saturday, March 7 marked the International Remembrance for Fallen Officers, an occasion dedicated to honouring the brave women and men in law enforcement who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Thunder Bay Police Service Headquarters was bathed in blue light from sundown March 6 to sundown March 7, in solidarity with police headquarters across the globe.
Established by INTERPOL in 2019, this annual Day of Remembrance brings together law enforcement communities worldwide to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The blue lights serve as a visual symbol of gratitude and respect, reminding us all that security is upheld by those who stand on the front lines against crime and violence.
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Update from The Thunder Bay Police Service Board
Board Budget Update
Executive Director Mark Figliomeni presented the Board’s final 2025 fiscal update, reflecting the period of January 1 to December 31, 2025.
The Board completed the 2025 fiscal year with a close to $40,000 positive variance. (Total variance= $37,555.66)
Chair Machado recognizes and commends the Board for achieving this positive variance, consistent with her past direction of exercising fiscal restraint and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Search for New Executive Director
Executive Director Mark Figliomeni has accepted a new opportunity. The Board thanks him for his contributions and leadership and wishes him success in his future endeavours.
Figliomeni’s last day with the Board will be March 20.
The Board is currently determining next steps— and has made it a priority to fill the position as soon as possible.
Honesty pays off for local resident who found and returned $700
TBT News Story. February 19, 2026:
A local resident who found and returned an envelope containing $700 will get to keep the cash.
On Tuesday, the Thunder Bay Police Service Board approved a motion to grant the $700 to the resident who discovered it.
The motion to give the money to the finder was made by Mayor Ken Boshcoff and the board's provincial appointee, Laird Van Damme.
On Nov. 4, 2025, Chief of Police Darcy Fleury told the board that an individual found $700 in an envelope on the sidewalk in front of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. On Nov. 10, the resident reported the situation to the Thunder Bay Police Service, turned in the money and was provided with an occurrence number.
Fleury explained that after a 90-day period, unclaimed money can be given to the person who found it. In response, Mayor Ken Boshcoff asked the board if a citizen recognition was possible.
“I think these are commendable societal gestures in an era where there is not so much maybe community sense,” Boshcoff said.
“These kinds of things, I think, go a long way, especially with our own police force," Boshcoff said.
Fleury said there is recognition possible for the finder, but it depends on the situation and the finder's comfort level.
“I know it's small, but it has a ripple effect,” Boshcoff said.
If the money is not requested back, it will go into the special fund, said Karen Machado, chair of the board.
“They could have just put it in their pocket and walked away, but we're a community,” Machado said.
“That could have been someone's rent money that they have lost, and so they did the right thing by turning it in. And we'll do the right thing by letting it go back to them.”
Board Meetings
The Board welcomes members of the public and media to attend each meeting in -person, at Board Headquarters at 1111 Victoria Ave E, Unit #102.
Alternatively, members of the public and media may view Board meetings ‘live’ via the Board’s livestream: http://video.isilive.ca/thunderbay/live.html
Board Meetings are also broadcast ‘live’ locally on Rogers TV Thunder Bay (Channel 10 and 105 for Rogers Cable subscribers.)
The next Board meeting is Tuesday March 17, 2026.
