The final weekend of January 2024 saw a *slight decrease* in the total number of incidents reported to the Public Emergency Communication Centre, sparking interest in the cause of the dip. While medical emergencies and firerelated incidents were still prevalent, law enforcement officers were kept busy with arrests and notices for various offenses. Alderman JP Smith suggested that the decline may have been a postNew Year financial rebound rather than a behavioral shift. Despite the dip, public emergency services remain crucial in maintaining the heartbeat of urban life.
