The Chief of the Thunder Bay Police Service wants to hear from members that need help.

In a statement released Wednesday, Sylvie Hauth pointed to the Strategic Plan which includes feedback from those who are involved with the Thunder Bay Police Association.

“I am personally committed to working with our members and the Board towards the goals as stated in the plan,” said Hauth. “This includes having an open dialogue with the members of the Thunder Bay Police Association and the Thunder Bay Police Senior Officers Association as to how can we meet the expectations of the community we serve. We are a collective of diverse opinions and experiences, and combined, we are a strong organization that can face any challenge. There are a number of operational priorities which are important and need to be addressed.”

Hauth acknowledged the results of the TBPA member survey, which showed that their feedback had a little or no value at all and that management rarely or never encourages openness and transparency.

On Tuesday, Police Services Board Chair Kristen Oliver issued her own statement, noting that the board wants to ensure that they are doing everything possible to make the community safe while supporting the workforce.

The Thunder Bay Police Association represents over 350 officers and civilian police service employees in Thunder Bay and Oliver Paipoonge.