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The 911 / Communications Unit is part of the Administrative Support Division of the Police Service. The Unit is comprised of 4 Shift Supervisors and 14 Communicators divided into 4 platoons. This unit is responsible for answering all 911 calls for the City of Peterborough and the Village of Lakefield, dispatching all police calls and providing support and resources to police officers in the field. |
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Peterborough & Lakefield 911
(Police, Fire & Ambulance)
Call Statistics
2002 - 21,645
2003 - 20,937
2004 - 23,535
2005 - 21,620
2006 - 21,594
Police Calls for Service handled by the Communications Unit
2002 - 28,228
2003 - 27,621
2004 - 27,246
2005 - 27,251
2006 - 28,177 |
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1n 2006, our Emergency Communications / 911 Unit received 438 seperate 911 'hang up' calls, while many of these calls are legitimately from persons who, for whatever reason, are unable to speak, many are also from persons who are abusing the system or in some cases don't know when they should call 911.
The following is a guideline that will assist you and your family in deciding when to call 911. When someone's safety or health is in immediate risk or danger.
When someone's property is in immediate danger.
When any crime has occured and the suspects may still be nearby.
If you are suspicious but are not sure, call 911. Best to be sure and safe.
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