The Thunder Bay Police Service is part of many community initiatives that focus on the well-being of people and contribute to public safety by addressing root causes of crime. 

Collaboration leverages available strengths and resources for maximum impact and helps to inform our service priorities. 

The following are just some of the many community committees and groups in which the Thunder Bay Police Service has a role.

 

Brain Injury Services Northern Ontario (BISNO)

Anti Racism and Equity Advisory Committee

Elevate NWO

Community Justice Sub-Committee

Community Coalition United for the Protection of Children and Youth

Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board

Diversity Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Multicultural Association

City of Thunder Bay Drug Strategy

Harm Reduction Working Group

Healthy Kids

Thunder Bay Local Human Services and Justice Committee

Indigenous Education Council

Community Reintegration Planning Table

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Student Safety

Working Group – Education Dept.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Student Safety

Initiative – Women’s Initiatives Dept.

Opioid Task Force

Outreach Workers Network

Thunder Bay Situation Table

Substance Education in Schools

Thunder Bay Community Safety & Wellbeing Council

Northwest Community Mobilization Network

Thunder Bay Youth Gang Prevention

Unsheltered Homelessness Task Force

Thunder Bay Urban Aboriginal Advisory Committee

Vulnerable Population Planning Table

Youth Tragic Events Committee

Youth Wellness Hub

Fort William District BIA

Waterfront District BIA

Withdrawal Management – Balmoral Center

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

Salvation Army Thunder Bay Habitat Program

Lutheran Community Care and Street Reach

Nor’West Community Health Centre

Northern Ontario School of Medicine

I also engage directly with community members to gain insights. The Indigenous Leadership Collaborative in support of the TBPS Chief provides specific advice to reduce systemic barriers, enhance inclusivity, address concerns, and advance Truth and Reconciliation. Sharing their wisdom and knowledge are members representing Fort William First Nation, Anishinabek Nation, Matawa First Nations, Nokiiwin Tribal Council, the Ontario Native Women’s Association, Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, and Thunder Bay Métis Council.

At the next meeting, the Indigenous Leadership Collaborative will undertake a journey map exercise to visualize the many steps already taken on our journey, and those still to come. I am thankful to Audrey Gilbeau, executive director at Nokiiwin Tribal Council, for leading the activity.

I will always welcome opportunities for our service to continue to grow and improve. The recently announced inspection of our service by the Inspector General of Policing of Ontario may provide new insight. I respect the role of the Inspectorate of Policing. The Thunder Bay Police Service will participate and cooperate with the inspection. The service has implemented previous recommendations, which have brought forward positive changes. As they say, true progress is a continuous journey, not an endpoint.