Enforcement and engagement efforts continue through Safer Calgary – Operation Order and Safer Calgary – Operation Restore

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, we are launching Safer Calgary – Operation Restore, a sustained, high-visibility initiative that will run for several months in the East Village and along Stephen Avenue, where there have been ongoing concerns related to crime and social disorder.

This announcement complements our continued efforts to support public safety through Safer Calgary – Operation Order, a focused operation targeting downtown Calgary and the surrounding areas through increased visibility, enforcement and connections to social supports.

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as part of Operation Order, officers from the CPS, Calgary Community Standards, Transit Public Safety and the Alberta Sheriffs, along with Alberta Health Services rapid access paramedics and Recovery Alberta clinicians will proactively engage with the public, enforcing laws and bylaws and working with outreach partners to connect individuals to supports as part of a coordinated, data-informed approach to public safety. Operation Restore will begin the following day.

“Operation Order remains an important part of our public safety strategy, allowing us to increase visibility in several different areas, intervene where necessary and connect people to supports,” says CPS Chief Katie McLellan. “Operation Restore will build on that work over the long term by establishing consistency in specific communities, allowing officers to build familiarity with the people, businesses and day-to-day realities.”

During Operation Restore, officers will be assigned to specific geographic areas within the East Village and Stephen Avenue, providing a sustained, high-visibility approach that supports relationship-building with community members, businesses and outreach partners.

“Consistency builds trust, and that is what Operation Restore is about,” says Chief McLellan. “It is not just about enforcement, but also familiarity, connection and a strong community presence.”

The operation relies on continued collaboration with enforcement and community partners, including Calgary Community Standards, Transit Public Safety, the Alberta Sheriffs, CPKC Police Service, other enforcement partners and outreach organizations.

Safer Calgary background

Safer Calgary is a focused initiative aimed at enhancing public safety in priority areas through strategic patrols, focused enforcement, outreach and referrals to support services.

While all Safer Calgary operations share common goals and are supported by strong partnerships across enforcement and community agencies, they are tailored in scope and deployment to respond to evolving needs.

To date, the following operations have been completed under Safer Calgary:

More information about our ongoing Safer Calgary work is available on the Creating Safe Public Spaces page on the Calgary Police Service website.