Calgary Police Arrest 20 in Downtown Enforcement Blitz
On Wednesday, dozens of Calgary police officers, transit peace officers, and social agency staff took part in a coordinated operation across the city’s downtown. The initiative, called Operation Order, was launched under the larger Safer Calgary program to target crime and social disorder in areas such as East Village, Stephen Avenue, and Century Gardens.
Chief McLellan’s Message
“Enough is enough,”
declared Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan during her address, standing before a line of officers and partner agencies. This marked her first major public initiative since assuming office earlier this year.
Operations and Results
Police outlined their mission as enforcing laws, issuing fines, making arrests, and linking vulnerable individuals to social support. By mid-afternoon, officers had recorded notable outcomes:
- 20 arrests and related criminal charges
- 77 summons issued
- 180 outstanding warrants acted upon
Public Reactions
Among those ticketed was Grant Robinson, fined $120 for throwing away a cigarette butt.
“This is gonna stop me for probably another month because I have to pay it,” he said. “I won’t be able to save money because I have to give the government money.”
Community and Patrols
Reporters accompanied officers as they moved through back alleys and transit stations, observing direct enforcement and outreach efforts across the downtown core.
Author’s Summary
The downtown enforcement blitz led by Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan aimed to restore safety downtown by combining strict enforcement with social support outreach.
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