28-05-2025
Sault police relocate collision reporting centre to Division 2 location
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is opening its new downtown core station with a newly formed patrol unit.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service's new Division 2 building at 180 Brock Street is now open to the public, with the Collision Reporting Centre set to relocate there effective Wednesday.
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Division 2
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service's Division 2 location is on Brock Street at the corner of Wellington Street East downtown. The new site is beginning initial operations on April 28, 2025 and opened to the public on May 27, 2025. (File photo/Supplied/Sault Ste. Marie Police Service)
The facility will allow residents to report incidents in person, with a duty officer available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding statutory holidays. The public is asked to use the south entrance, accessible via the parking lot, where an intercom system is available for entry. Police also noted the new building is fully accessible.
Incidents such as theft, property damage, mischief, and sexual assault can also be reported online.
The main Police Services Building at 580 Second Line East remains open during the same hours for walk-in services.
The collision centre, previously located at the main police building, will now operate out of Division 2, maintaining its existing hours, also 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Four designated parking spots will be available for drivers involved in collisions.
To streamline collision reporting, residents can begin the process online before visiting the centre in person for vehicle photos and final documentation. Authorities are also reminding individuals that collisions must be reported within 15 business days.
Sault Collision Reporting Centre - Moved
The collision reporting centre in Sault Ste. Marie. Ont., has been relocated to 180 Brock Street at the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service's new Division 2 locaiton effective May 28, 2025. (Supplied/Sault Ste. Marie Police Service)
The move follows the April launch of Division 2's initial phase, which introduced a dedicated Patrol Services Unit to bolster downtown safety through foot and bicycle patrols.
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service's newly formed Division 2 Patrol Services Unit
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service's newly formed Division 2 Patrol Services Unit is shown in this undated photo. From left to right: Const. Oladele Oworu, Const. Fred Brown, Sgt. Derek MacFarlane, Const. Jaimie Peace and Const. David Peck (File photo/Supplied/Sault Ste. Marie Police Service)
'This has been a long time coming, and we're proud to see it finally taking shape,' interim police chief Brent Duguay said in an earlier release.
'Launching Division 2 is a significant step forward in enhancing our police presence downtown.'
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says the changes aim to improve accessibility and efficiency in service delivery.
The service said that for emergencies, the public should still dial 911 and non-emergency inquiries can be directed to (705) 949-6300.
