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Orange Shirt Day Awareness Walk
The Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters Awareness Walk took place in Thunder Bay on Monday, Sept. 30.
Organizers and participants met at Patterson Park, despite the cool temperatures and rainy weather, to march in honour of the children who survived the Indian Residential School systems. It was also a chance to remember those who never made it back home. Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service were proud to be in attendance to participate in this event, incluing Chief Sylvie Hauth.
Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day Service
Sunday, Sept. 29 was the 2019 Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day.
In Thunder Bay a ceremony took place at the St. Paul's Anglican Church (808 Ridgeway St.). The service is a chance to remember the fallen officers, in Thunder Bay and across Canada. These officers made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in service to our community and our society.
The memorial is also an opportunity to give thanks to the men and women who put on a uniform and risk their lives every day to ensure public safety.
Rail Safety Pledge
Chief Sylvie Hauth has taken the Rail Safety Pledge. National Rail Safety Week took place between Sept. 22 and Sept. 28. During that week the Thunder Bay Police Service was visited by colleagues from the CN Rail police. Last year there were more than 2,300 accidents at rail crossing in North America. The annual safety campaign asks the public to avoid irresponsible railroad track crossing in an effort to reduce these accidents.Am I Missing PSA relaunch
As Thunder Bay begins another school year, community partners involved in developing the “Am I Missing?” initiative are continuing the conversation about the process of reporting a missing person.
First launched in June 2018, the centerpiece of “Am I Missing?” is a video PSA and accompanying literature that helps guide the public through the steps to be taken when someone is first believed to be missing.
Stop Means Stop - Don't Be A Creep
The Thunder Bay Police Service worked with the City of Thunder Bay and its crossing guards to develop a back to school message. That safety message dealt with the number one concern crossing guards have -- “creepers.”
When a crossing guard is bringing children across the road, motorists who have come to a stop often creep forward. This habit likely comes from people waiting impatiently at traffic lights, but for crossing guards and the children on the roadway it is unclear whether the motorist is about to drive forward or is just “creeping.”
A PSA video developed by the Thunder Bay Police Service aimed to educate motorists about how this seemingly innocent habit can cause serious anxiety for crossing guards and students.