Fifth Safer Calgary – Operation Order continues coordinated response to crime and social disorder
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, we continued our efforts to address crime and social disorder in Calgary through our fifth Operation Order.
Throughout the day, Calgary Police Service officers worked alongside Calgary Community Safety, Transit Public Safety, the Alberta Sheriffs, Emergency Health Services Alberta, and community agencies to enforce laws and bylaws, execute outstanding warrants, engage with businesses and community members and connect individuals with services and supports.
“There is no single police operation that will solve the complex challenges we are seeing in our city, but stepping back and simply accepting crime and social disorder is not an option,” says Chief Katie McLellan. “When enforcement is necessary, we will take action. When there is an opportunity to connect someone with supports that can help move them toward greater stability, we will do that as well. We will continue working with our partners to find the most effective ways to address these concerns and make Calgary safer.”
“Calgarians deserve to feel safe in the communities and public spaces they use every day,” says Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services. “Operations like these, led by the Calgary Police Service, with support from Alberta Sheriffs and other partners, demonstrate the importance of working together to address crime and social disorder, while also connecting people with the services and supports they need.”
“Public safety is fundamental to a strong and vibrant city,” says Mayor Jeromy Farkas. “Through Safer Calgary – Operation Order, we are seeing police, city, provincial and community partners working side-by-side to address the concerns Calgarians are experiencing in their communities. These ongoing, coordinated efforts are an important part of keeping Calgary safe for everyone.”
Operation Order results
The numbers below reflect totals from the CPS enforcement actions throughout the operation.
- Calls attended: 320
- Persons charged: 10
- Charges laid: 18
- Summonses issued: 99
- Arrest warrants executed: 170
- Proactive community engagements: 330
- Social support and outreach referrals: 165
Operation Order highlights
- In the East Village, CPS members arrested two people in connection with a robbery and possession of illegal cigarettes. One was also found to be in breach of probation. The individuals were taken into custody and charged.
- CPS members connected a woman who is seven months pregnant and in need of housing with one of the beds reserved for CPS referrals at the Navigation Centre, ensuring she will have a place to stay while she works to access further supports and longer-term housing.
- During a proactive patrol at the City Hall CTrain station, Transit peace officers recognized a person matching a missing person report recently shared by the RCMP. Officers detained the individual for a bylaw offence and determined they also had outstanding warrants.
- CPS members encountered an illegal cigarette sale in the downtown west end, resulting in the seizure of 44 cartons containing more than 8,000 cigarettes. Along with enforcement under Alberta’s Tobacco Tax Act, the suspect was referred to Community Court.
- CPS members patrolling the Beltline witnessed an assault in progress and intervened. Two individuals were arrested and charged with assault.
Operation Order is part of our broader approach to public safety and has been complemented by more sustained initiatives, including Safer Calgary – Operation CERTainty and the recently concluded Operation Restore. Each initiative is designed to address public safety concerns through different levels of focused and sustained activity.
More information about our ongoing Safer Calgary work is available on the Creating Safe Public Spaces page on the Calgary Police Service website.
