Local authorities in Thunder Bay report that The northwestern Ontario hub Police Service (TBPS) is announcing the extension of Effort Support: A Downtown Core Stabilization Initiative.The pilot undertaking, being led by the Thunder Bay Police Service The public Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit with the assistance of the Critical event Task Unit (ETU) is aimed at addressing public safety in the city’s downtown cores.The undertaking was set to operate for 60 days from April 20, 2026, to June 19, 2026.The extension will keep the initiative running until September 1, 2026.The initiative is aimed at connecting those in need to services.During patrols, the first step of contact is with a TBPS Social Navigator offering referrals to appropriate services like social services, or addiction supports.If an individual declines to be referred but continues to participate in unlawful, or disruptive activities like illicit drug use, then officers will proceed with enforcement.From April 20 through the end of May, Program Support has recorded:• 1,485 the public contacts• 113 referrals generated, 53 accepted• 25 warrants executed during downtown patrols Throughout the pilot campaign, downtown core businesses have provided feedback on the initiative.As Effort Sup.
The northwestern Ontario hub Police Service (TBPS) is announcing the extension of Effort Support: A Downtown Core Stabilization Initiative.The pilot undertaking, being led by the Thunder Bay Police Service The public Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit with the assistance of the Critical event Task Unit (ETU) is aimed at addressing public safety in the city’s downtown cores.The undertaking was set to operate for 60 days from April 20, 2026, to June 19, 2026.The extension will keep the initiative running until September 1, 2026.The initiative is aimed at connecting those in need to services.During patrols, the first step of contact is with a TBPS Social Navigator offering referrals to appropriate services like social services, or addiction supports.If an individual declines to be referred but continues to participate in unlawful, or disruptive activities like illicit drug use, then officers will proceed with enforcement.From April 20 through the end of May, Program Support has recorded:• 1,485 the public contacts• 113 referrals generated, 53 accepted• 25 warrants executed during downtown patrols Throughout the pilot campaign, downtown core businesses have provided feedback on the initiative.As Effort Sup.
The northwestern Ontario hub Police Service (TBPS) is announcing the extension of Effort Support: A Downtown Core Stabilization Initiative.The pilot undertaking, being led by the Thunder Bay Police Service The public Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit with the assistance of the Critical event Task Unit (ETU) is aimed at addressing public safety in the city’s downtown cores.The undertaking was set to operate for 60 days from April 20, 2026, to June 19, 2026.The extension will keep the initiative running until September 1, 2026.The initiative is aimed at connecting those in need to services.During patrols, the first step of contact is with a TBPS Social Navigator offering referrals to appropriate services like social services, or addiction supports.If an individual declines to be referred but continues to participate in unlawful, or disruptive activities like illicit drug use, then officers will proceed with enforcement.From April 20 through the end of May, Program Support has recorded:• 1,485 the public contacts• 113 referrals generated, 53 accepted• 25 warrants executed during downtown patrols Throughout the pilot campaign, downtown core businesses have provided feedback on the initiative.As Effort Sup.
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📍 Source: TB Police (web) · By: TB Police · 🗓️ July 09, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
