Calgary Police Commission

• Use of force involving Calgary police increased slightly in 2023 amid rise in weapons and drug calls

  Out of approximately 580,000 interactions between Calgary police and the public last year, 901 resulted in use of force, up slightly over 2022.

  Crime

  Mar 28
  
• Workplace review of Calgary police coming: oversight body

  “We recognize that it's time for a more fulsome evaluation of whether the actions taken to date are creating the desired change,” Shawn Cornett said.

  Canada

  Mar 27
  
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• Calgary school resource officer program gets dozens of recommendations for improvement

  After two and a half years of hearing from students, parents, teachers and community members, police found SROs have “general positive support."

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
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• Calgary police chief unaware honour guard attended controversial prayer breakfast, but ‘not surprised’

  Chief Mark Neufeld said he had no prior knowledge of honour guard members plans to escort Hannaford into the Westin Calgary prior to his speech that received a standing ovation.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2023
• Body worn camera ‘takes the subjectivity out’ of Calgary police complaints

  In 2022, 39 per cent of PSS files used body worn camera footage. Through the first half of 2023, that increased to 52 per cent.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
• City of Calgary seeks new committee, board members

  The City of Calgary has launched a recruitment campaign in search of diverse residents to join various boards, commissions and committees as volunteers.

  Politics

  Aug 8, 2023
• Mark Neufeld to serve as Calgary police chief until 2027

  The Calgary Police Commission announced the three-year extension of Neufeld's contract in a news release on Friday at 11 a.m.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
• Shots fired over Alberta-named Calgary Police Commission members

  Danielle Smith named the three provincially-appointed Calgary Police Commission members before their security clearances were completed.

  Politics

  May 11, 2023
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• Shootings down in Calgary in 2023, CPS report shows

  According to a Calgary Police Service report, of March 9, the 17 year-to-date shootings represent a 37 per cent reduction when compared to last year’s numbers.

  Crime

  Mar 22, 2023
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• Calgary councillor raises flags over Police Act amendments

  According to Coun. Courtney Walcott, the ability of the justice minister to appoint up to half of a police commission members opens the door to political interference.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022