Calgary Police Launch Downtown Enforcement Blitz
More than 100 Calgary police and bylaw enforcement officers conducted a focused operation in the city’s downtown on Wednesday to improve safety in high-priority areas.
Operation Order Details
The one-day crackdown, called Operation Order, involved temporarily redeploying officers from other parts of Calgary to increase enforcement efforts in the city centre.
The initiative aimed to:
- Enhance public safety in priority downtown areas
- Conduct strategic patrols and focused enforcement
- Engage in community outreach and refer individuals to support services
Results of the Blitz
By the end of the day, the operation led to 20 arrests, dozens of court summonses, and referrals to social service agencies.
Focus Areas During Patrols
Officers and transit peace officers patrolled key areas, enforcing bylaws and criminal laws related to drug use, possession, trafficking, and violence.
Efforts were also made to connect individuals with social supports.
“Operation Order is designed to enhance public safety in priority areas downtown through strategic patrols, focused enforcement, community outreach and referrals to support services,” the city said in a news release.