South Simcoe Police reported a nearly 10% increase in calls this February, with significant spikes in mental health crises and landlord-tenant disputes.
Mental health-related calls more than doubled, while rental disputes nearly tripled, both requiring extensive police resources.
Officers assist in keeping the peace but cannot enforce evictions, which must go through the Landlord and Tenant Board.
While assaults, sexual assaults, and vehicle thefts declined, collisions rose sharply due to winter storms.
Residents are encouraged to seek local support services for mental health and housing issues.
