Prince George RCMP conclude 2021 with a busy New Year’s Eve

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George RCMP ended 2021 after responding to over 51,000 calls, which is 7% more than 2020. However, their work didn’t slow down last week as New Year’s Eve was also reported to be busier than usual.

Officers in Prince George responded to 129 calls on New Year’s Eve, which were attended throughout the day and well into the evening. This is on par with yearly results since 2018, which saw an average of 127 calls for service each year for the same night.

“The icy road conditions resulted in nearly double the amount of traffic incidents we attended on New Year’s Eve in 2020,” states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media spokesperson for the Prince George RCMP. “Overall, however, the calls to police for that night were in line with our regular service calls.”

Cooper adds calls were highest in the late afternoon and early evening.