It has been a heartbreaking week in policing. Two officers have lost their lives while protecting their communities. Our hearts are with the friends, families, and colleagues of Cst. Marc Pinizzotto and Cst. Tarun Bali, as well as the @TPSBoard and Dufferin OPP Detachment Board.

We visited @CalgaryStampede Wednesday to learn more about how @CalgaryPolice supports the safety of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Understanding this partnership and its impacts on policing in our city is a key part of our governance role. Thank you for hosting us! #yyc

This past weekend, members of our commissioners contributed to important conversations at the #2026 Western Canada Addiction Forum. Thank you to the organizers and everyone advancing solutions that prioritize health, safety, and dignity. #Governance #Oversight #PublicSafety

📍 At Council today   Our Commission is at City Hall today presenting our 2025 Annual Report.   #PublicSafety #CommunitySafety #Accountability

It takes a village. This morning, members of our Commission joined the Calgary Police Service and City Council at Calgary’s Community Court—an innovative court diversion program created by Calgary Legal Guidance in partnership with the City of Calgary.

Each year, during the second week of May, Canadians take time to recognize the people behind public safety. Established in 1970, #NationalPoliceWeek was created to strengthen connections between police services and the communities they serve. #PublicTrust #PublicSafety

Our Commission's hearts go out to loved ones of these two children and the entire community affected by this tragedy. Thank you to all the @CalgaryPolice members and other first responders who took this call and continue to investigate. Our thoughts are with you too. #yyc

RT @PRC_Alberta: At the Police Review Commission, our work supports fairness, transparency, and accountability in policing across Alberta.…

We’re proud to announce the second recipient of a Calgary Police Commission award presented this past weekend at the Chief’s Gala. 🏅 Lifetime of Distinguished Service Award Congratulations to Constable Steve Hill. And all along, by his side has been Cali, his loyal partner 🐾

Today, we mourn the loss of Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon Malcolm, killed in the line of duty. From Alberta to Ontario, we mourn with Sergeant Malcolm’s loved ones, his OPP family, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. 🕯️Rest in peace.

Continuing from yesterday’s post, we’re pleased to announce the first of two Calgary Police Commission award recipients from this past weekend’s Chief’s Gala. 🏅 Lifetime Achievement in Community Policing
Congratulations to Dr. Pauline Head.

An honour for the Calgary Police Commission to present our two Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Chief’s Gala this weekend. 🏅 Extraordinary service. Lasting impact. Watch for upcoming posts highlighting this year’s recipients.

Inclusive recruitment matters. Our Commission was proud to attend the African Pathways to Policing event—supporting trust, representation, and accountable policing. 
#PublicTrust #InclusivePolicing

Today, our Commission had a front‑row seat to something we never take for granted: accountability in action. We were proud to attend the graduation of Recruit Class 268—22 new officers stepping forward to serve their communities. #PoliceGovernance #PublicTrust #Accountability

We have 13 detectives in homicide. We should have 19.   We have nine detectives in the sexual assault investigation unit. We should have 15.   We have 10 in the domestic violence team. We should have 20.   Ahead of budget discussions this November with City Council, I addressed the Calgary Police Commission on current staffing gaps we are facing and their impact on public safety.   These gaps reduce our ability to be proactive, to intervene early and to give complex investigations like child abuse and sexual offences the attention they require.   Calgary is growing. The complexity of crimes is increasing, and the demands on police services are higher than ever. We cannot keep pace with this reality using yesterday's resources.   The budget we are requesting is not about expansion for the sake of expansion. It is about ensuring that we can police this city safely and responsibly.   It's about giving our child abuse investigators the support they need. It's about ensuring patrol has enough officers to respond quickly and efficiently.   It's about strengthening our homicide and traffic units, investing in youth programs that prevent harm before it happens, and rebuilding our civilian workforce so frontline officers can stay focused on the job they were trained to do. Ultimately, this is about protecting Calgarians, especially the most vulnerable amongst us, and ensuring that our officers and civilian staff have the support required to do their jobs safely and sustainably.   The decisions made in the months ahead will have a profound impact on the safety and wellbeing of this city. I look forward to working together with the Commission to ensure we meet the moment and provide Calgary with the policing services it needs and deserves.

Our Commission's hearts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Sgt. Anaïs Fortin-Cozzens, following her death in the line of duty in Portneuf-sur-Mer, Quebec. We mourn with you and the entire @sureteduquebec in this time of loss.

📍 At Council today This morning, the Calgary Police Commission is at City Hall for the Community Development Committee meeting, presenting — alongside the Calgary Police Service — the 2025 Calgary Police Service Annual Report. #PublicSafety #Accountability #Engagement

🕒 Calgary Police Commission - March Meeting 🕒 The @CPS_Commission March Meeting will be held TODAY at 3 p.m. 📺 For more information & to watch the meeting live, visit: calgarypolicecommission.ca

Our Commission announced today that Chief Katie McLellan will continue as Chief of the Calgary Police Service until 2028. Retaining her leadership provides stability and allows for important work underway to continue as Calgary navigates key public safety priorities. #Governance

Drug consumption sites do not help people recover from addiction. Alberta is replacing them with services that connect people directly to treatment, stabilization and long-term recovery. This is about helping people heal, restoring safety in our communities and making sure more Albertans get the care they need to rebuild their lives. @Richard4Alberta