It was a busy evening shift for the Prince Albert Police Service on Friday evening responding to over 100 calls.
In a press release, the Police Service stated that they experienced a significant increase in call volume during the night shift from Aug. 30 at 6:00 p.m. to August 31, 2024, at 6:30 a.m. ‘
Officers responded to 103 service calls, highlighting the demanding nature of the work members perform to ensure the community’s safety and well-being.
” The Prince Albert Police Service acknowledges the dedication and resilience of our officers, who continue to serve the community with professionalism despite the increased workload. We remain committed to maintaining the safety and security of all citizens and will continue to address the challenges presented by the high volume of calls,” the release stated.
Among the calls attended there were 34 disturbances, 11 evictions, seven neighbourhood strengthening calls, six suspicious person reports, six intoxicated person reports, four attempted suicides, four reports of impaired driving, two breaches of court orders, two family disputes involving violence and two welfare checks
This shift also saw 11 arrests, with intoxication under Section 52 of the Summary Offences Procedure Act being the most common reason, accounting for seven arrests. The remaining arrests were due to new charges and outstanding warrants.
The release also stated that a significant aspect was the multiple sensitive incidents. s, including four attempted suicides, two family disputes with violence, and one mental health incident.
“The dedication of our officers in managing these challenging situations underlines our commitment to the safety and mental health of all residents,” the release said.
