In a report submitted to council Thursday, the Calgary Police Service said they "will allocate funds to improve call response with the goal of better outcomes for citizens in crisis."

Currently, there is a legal 50-metre buffer zone around abortion clinics in Alberta to prevent staff and patients from being harassed by protesters.

Alberta's rural crime strategy has seen more than 800 arrests and 2800 charges laid, but more remains to be done.

Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley says the money will go to a number of initiatives, including $1.1 million to help police help victims.

Alberta is putting in another $70 million to legal aid services as part of a new agreement.

Alberta Justice says Assistant Commissioner Curtis Zablocki has been appointed the RCMP commanding officer for the province.

RCMP said the program has been successful because their strategy involved targetting repeat offenders as well as working with volunteer community crime watch groups.

The Alberta Law Reform Institute says it wouldn't be difficult, they could just use the same legislation that married couples already use.

Developed over a number of years, a new best practice guide will provide police across Alberta with up-to-date information about sexual violence and better ways to support victims.

"Alberta has the right to act in the public interest to reduce the negative impacts to our treasury and the economy," said a letter from Alberta's justice minister.