Calgary Police Launch Downtown Enforcement Blitz
Dozens of Calgary police officers, transit peace officers, and social agency workers swarmed the downtown core on Wednesday as part of an intense enforcement campaign.
Operation Order Initiated
Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan, addressing a group of uniformed officers and partners, declared that “enough is enough.” This marks her first major public action since assuming office earlier this year.
“Enough is enough.” — Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan
The initiative, named “Operation Order,” is a comprehensive crackdown on crime and social disorder in downtown Calgary and is part of the broader “Safer Calgary” program.
Areas and Objectives
- Targeted zones include East Village, Stephen Avenue, and Century Gardens.
- The operation involves enforcing laws, issuing fines and summonses, making arrests, and linking vulnerable people with social support.
Results by Mid-Afternoon
- 20 arrests with criminal code charges were made.
- 77 summonses were issued.
- Action was taken on 180 outstanding warrants.
One notable case involved Grant Robinson, who was fined $120 for throwing a cigarette butt on the ground.
“This is gonna stop me from probably another month because I have to pay it,” Robinson said. “I won’t be able to save money because I have to give the government money.”
Police Activity
Reporters accompanied officers as they patrolled alleys and transit platforms, observing the active enforcement measures.
Summary: The Calgary Police's Operation Order aggressively targets downtown crime through coordinated enforcement and social support, signaling a firm stance against disorder in the city center.