Laval Police Report for 2025: Increased Interventions Related to Mental Health

Updated on 03 June 2026 at 15h01

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI

On June 2, the Laval Police Service (SPL) released its annual activity report for 2025, revealing that interventions involving individuals experiencing mental health crises reached a new high, with 3,293 cases representing 20% of all police activities.

The year 2025 highlighted the growing challenges related to mental health and homelessness, which accounted for an increasing share of police work in the region, rising by 4% compared to 2024, among other factors.

“To respond to these complex situations, the SPL relies in part on its Social Emergency Division and its psychosocial response teams, which provide more humane and appropriate interventions in collaboration with community and institutional partners,” the Laval Police Service stated in a press release.

The Service also carried out several hundred interventions involving people experiencing homelessness, prioritizing support and referrals to appropriate resources.

Extortion and Enforcement Actions

Amid the growing extortion phenomenon that has expanded in recent years, combating urban violence involving firearms remained a priority for the SPL in 2025.

“Thanks to the coordinated Project Paradoxe, our teams maintained constant pressure on criminal actors,” Laval police stated in their communication to the media.

The report recorded 16 firearm discharge incidents, compared to 25 in 2024, along with the seizure of 26 firearms and 21 arrests.

The significant increase in extortion cases primarily affected restaurants, but also certain entrepreneurs and service-based businesses.

These acts of intimidation, often accompanied by threats, financial pressure, or violence, have major consequences for public safety perceptions and economic vitality, the SPL added. In response, the Service deployed the coordinated Project Vigilance, which focuses on a structured approach combining prevention, targeted investigations, and close collaboration with business owners and community partners.

Road Safety Report

For the second consecutive year, the total number of traffic collisions on Île Jésus declined, with 4,157 cases recorded in 2025, representing 211 fewer incidents than in 2024, a decrease of 5%.

Although a slight increase in fatal collisions was observed, the Service maintained a proactive approach focused on protecting vulnerable road users, particularly pedestrians, school zones, and residential areas.

It should be noted that two of the three fatal pedestrian accidents recorded in 2025 occurred in workplace-related incidents investigated by CNESST and did not take place on the public road network.

Other Statistics

The total number of incidents reported to the SPL reached 16,868 in 2025, compared to 18,961 in 2024, representing a decrease of approximately 11%.

Crimes against persons decreased by 6%, while property crimes declined by 8%.

Motor vehicle thefts of all types recorded a significant decrease of 18%.

For the second consecutive year, property crimes declined, showing an 8% reduction compared to 2024 and an 18% decrease since 2023.

“Behind every statistic are women and men who are deeply committed to serving the public,” stated SPL Director Karine Ménard in a press release. “I am proud of the professionalism, compassion, and adaptability demonstrated by our police officers and civilian staff. Every day, they are there to protect, support, and reassure the citizens of Laval. Their work makes a real difference in people’s lives, and it is together with our partners and community that we continue to move forward.” (B.L.)