SIU concludes Thunder Bay investigation

October 2, 2026

The Special Investigations Unit announced it has closed its investigation into an incident involving Thunder Bay Police Service officers that occurred in June 2026.


The SIU found no basis to believe that any officer committed a criminal offence and concluded their investigation with no further process.


With the conclusion of the SIU investigation, the Thunder Bay Police Service will now commence its required administrative review in accordance with Section 81 of the Community Safety and Policing Act. The purpose of the administrative investigation is to review member conduct, the policing provided, and procedures all as they relate to the incident. This administrative review will be reported to the Thunder Bay Police Service Board upon completion.


The Special Investigations Unit media release can be viewed online: https://www.siu.on.ca/en/news_template.php?nrid=11497

November 10, 2026
The Thunder Bay Police Service invites community members to join us for the annual Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony this weekend in front of TBPS headquarters. The Tree of Hope honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people and serves as a symbol of remembrance, resilience, and hope. Community members are welcome to attend as we come together to reflect, remember, and reaffirm our commitment to awareness, understanding, and reconciliation. 📅 November 15, 2026 🕒 Lighting of Sacred Fire: 5:00 PM 🕒 Event Start: 6:00 PM 📍 Thunder Bay Police Service Headquarters Open Call: All Hand Drummers in the community are invited to participate in the event! No registration required just arrive before the start of the event.