London police to deliver department’s key statistics for 2025 during council meeting

London Police Chief Thai Truong speaks during a press conference in London, Ontario on Monday, February 5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Geoff Robins

From fatal crashes to shootings and drug seizures, the London Police Service will deliver the department’s performance metrics for 2025 during an upcoming council meeting.

London Police Chief Thai Truong will present the department’s key statistics to council next week.

Some of the highlights in the report show that fatal car crashes are down 17 per cent compared to last year.

There have been 22 shootings this year, up eight compared to 2024. However last year marked a five-year low.

The report also says nearly 1,500 drug seizures occurred through the new open-air substance use strategy.

Also to be discussed will be new and continuing initiatives, such as officer-worn body cameras, nurse police response teams, and crisis call diversions.

Truong will deliver his organization’s performance metrics to the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on Dec. 9.