Prince Albert police handle more than 100 calls in 12 hours

Friday was a busy night for the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS).

According to a release, officers responded to 103 calls for service between the hours of 6 p.m. Friday and 6:30 a.m. Saturday.

The over 100 reports “highlight the demanding nature of the work our members perform to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.”

The calls included:

• 34 disturbances

• 11 evictions

• 7 neighbourhood strengthening calls

• 6 suspicious person reports

• 6 intoxicated person reports

• 4 attempted suicides

• 4 reports of impaired driving

• 2 breaches of court orders

• 2 family disputes involving violence

• 2 welfare checks

Officers also arrested 11 people throughout the night, seven of them  for intoxication. The remaining arrests were for new charges and outstanding warrants.

“Significantly, our officers handled multiple sensitive incidents, including four attempted suicides, two family disputes with violence, and one mental health incident,” the release continued.

“The dedication of our officers in managing these challenging situations underlines our commitment to the safety and mental health of all residents.”

“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.”

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