Katie McLellan to continue as police chief until mid-2028

With Calgary facing rising public safety expectations, major budget decisions, and significant advances in recruitment and training initiatives, the Calgary Police Commission has announced that Katie McLellan will continue as Chief of the Calgary Police Service through to mid‑2028.

“Over the past year, Chief McLellan has led with steadiness, care, and integrity through a demanding and complex period for policing in Calgary.” Says Amtul Siddiqui, Chair of the Calgary Police Commission. “She has shown heart and humility and has earned the respect and confidence of the people she serves every day. We have heard from employees and the community alike that her leadership has made a meaningful difference — not only in direction and decision‑making, but in how people feel heard, respected, and supported”.

“Chief McLellan has proven herself over what has amounted to a year‑long interview,” Siddiqui said. “Retaining her allows her to finish the work she has started, and continue to set a strong course for policing in Calgary.”

“I’m grateful for the trust placed in me and proud to continue serving Calgary as Chief,” said Katie McLellan. “This role comes with enormous responsibility. The past year has been both challenging and deeply meaningful. I am proud of the dedication shown by our sworn and civilian members, and I remain committed to leading the Service with integrity, accountability, and a strong focus on community safety.”

Chief McLellan will continue to report to the Calgary Police Commission under established governance and performance processes. 
 

To tune into today's live public Commission meeting (3 p.m.) where this announcement will be shared: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82490628445

To watch the meeting recording (made available following standard review procedures): 

https://www.calgarypolicecommission.ca/meeting-documents/

About the Commission

The Calgary Police Commission is made up of two city councillors and 10 community members, three of whom are appointed by the Government of Alberta, to provide independent governance and oversite of Calgary's police.

To protect the political neutrality of law enforcement, Calgary’s police chief reports to us instead of elected leaders. We provide direction to the Calgary Police Service through the police chief, police policies, monitoring of the police conduct complaint process, and approval of how the police budget is spent.