News and updates

News and updates

City Council is continuously making investments in community safety

Latest news

The Downtown Safety Leadership Table, a group of downtown leaders brought together to help identify ways to address safety and promote vibrancy in downtown Calgary, released 28 recommendations in March 2024.

Read about the Downtown Safety Leadership Table

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CPS Community Counter & Downtown Safety Hub

City of Calgary

In collaboration with the Calgary Police Service and our community partners, the Downtown Safety Hub has moved and expanded, including the creation of a new downtown police front counter location.

Calgary agencies unite to support individuals with complex needs

City of Calgary

Now six months in, this innovative partnership between United Way of Calgary and Area, The City of Calgary and the Calgary Police Service brings together agencies from across the region to triage complex cases and co-ordinate community supports.

The City welcomes 26 additional peace officers into service

City of Calgary Newsroom

As a result of the significant investments Council has made to improve transit and community safety, The City continues to expand its peace officer numbers.

Municipal Plaza lighting upgrade supports safer downtown public spaces

City of Calgary Newsroom

Starting July 4, Calgarians and visitors will see updated lighting in the Municipal Plaza. The need for lighting updates came from a crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) review that suggested increasing lighting levels of the exterior plaza to meet new building code standards.

New Community Court offers alternative to fines for those who can’t pay

City of Calgary

Community programs could be an alternative to fines in new initiative being piloted in partnership by The City, Calgary Legal Guidance and Alberta Justice.

New map highlights programs to prevent gang and gun violence

City of Calgary

These programs can be accessed at no cost for people looking to receive help in either leaving a gang or helping a friend or family member leave a gang.

United Way, CPS and City collaborate to coordinate community supports

City of Calgary Newsroom

Action Table Calgary brings human services together to help Calgarians at risk of crisis.

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