Kenora’s Law Enforcement Faces Diverse Challenges; Encourages Online Reporting

KENORA – NEWS – Between February 5th and February 11th, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Kenora were called to action in a wide range of incidents, totaling 330 occurrences. The breakdown of these incidents highlights the diverse challenges faced by the community and the law enforcement’s response to maintaining order and safety.

The Kenora OPP dealt with various incidents, from minor disturbances to more severe matters. Notably, the most frequent calls involved handling unwanted persons, with 38 occurrences, followed closely by issues related to the Liquor License Control Act (23 incidents) and requests for police assistance (22 incidents). Traffic complaints and thefts were also significant, each tallying 14 reports. Additionally, the OPP provided ambulance assistance 12 times and issued the same number of eTickets for vehicle-related offences.

Other notable incidents included checks on individuals’ well-being, responses to mental health crises, community services, and addressing domestic and family disputes. The officers were also active in managing motor vehicle collisions, traffic hazards, and various complaints ranging from animal issues to noise and fraud.

OPP KENORA Response Breakdown

Unwanted person – 38

Liquor License Control Act – 23

Police assistance – 22

Traffic complaint – 14

Theft – 14

Ambulance Assistance – 12

eTicket – Vehicle – 12

Person Well-Being Check – 11

Mental health act – 11

Community services – 10

Domestic dispute – 10

Assault – 10

Motor vehicle collision – 9

Family dispute – 8

Traffic hazard – Vehicle/Debris/Animal/Pedestrian – 7

Bail violations – 7

Suspicious person – 7

Trouble with youth – 6

Police information – 6

Property check – 6

Animal complaint – 5

Property related – 5

Prevent breach of peace – 4

Threats – 4

Alarm – 4

Disturb the peace – 4

Escort – 4

R.I.D.E. – 3

911 call/911 hang-up – 3

Trespass to property act – 3

Mischief – 3

Offender Management and Apprehension Program – 3

Assist Other Police Agency – 3

Noise complaint – 3

Fraud – 2

Warrants – 2

Crisis Call Diversion – 2

Police Observation – 2

Harassment – 2

Drug offences – 2

Missing person located – 2

Sudden death – 2

Dangerous conditions – 2

Attempt or threat of suicide – 2

Impaired/over 80 – 2

eTicket – Person – 1

Property damage – 1

Weapons – 1

Person check-in – 1

Harassment – Offender Unknown – 1

Sexual assault – 1

Suspicious vehicle – 1

Motor vehicle – abandoned – 1

Non-traffic accident – 1

Breach of probation – 1

Human Trafficking – 1

Assist Other Non-Police Agency – 1

Missing person – 1

Neighbor dispute – 1

Throughout the week, Kenora OPP laid 16 charges under the Criminal Code and 13 under the Highway Traffic Act, underscoring their continuous effort to enforce the law and ensure public safety.

In a move to streamline their services and make reporting more accessible for minor incidents, the OPP is reminding the public of the Citizen Self Reporting (CSR) system. Launched in 2014, this online platform enables residents to report specific minor incidents without requiring an officer’s presence at the scene. This efficient system is available for reporting lost property, thefts under $5000, damage to property or vehicles, driving complaints, and more. It’s an invaluable resource for both the community and the police, allowing for a more efficient allocation of law enforcement resources.

For more information or to use the Citizen Self Reporting system, visit the OPP’s official website at opp.ca.