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Calgary, Alberta
Joined July 2022
Do you live in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Taber, Lacombe, Camrose or Grande Prairie? @YourAlberta is looking for people to join the board of directors for the police in your community! Applications are being accepted until October 21 at public-agency-list.alberta.c…. #abpoli #alberta
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Our Commission is pleased to share an overview of our recommended 2027 to 2030 @CalgaryPolice Business Plan and Budget, which is now before Council for consideration as part of the larger @cityofcalgary budgeting process. Learn more: calgarypolice.ca/content/dam… #yyc #yyccc #police
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Last weekend was a good example for why police staffing needs strong capacity built in. @CalgaryPolice not only need enough staff to keep up with calls, but also to conduct proactive policing, respond to multiple large incidents, and still be ready to respond to new 911 calls.
What many Calgarians don't see when a major incident makes the news is the number of people and specialized resources required behind the scenes. It's important that we provide insight into what it takes to keep Calgary safe when these incidents occur. For example, during a six-hour period last Saturday night and into the early morning hours on Sunday, our officers responded to a series of significant incidents in rapid succession, including a serious stabbing, dangerous driving events, a suspicious death and a fatal shooting. As new incidents unfolded, officers, investigators and specialized units were redeployed across the city to address immediate public safety risks and support active investigations. These events occurred while our members were already managing several major investigations from earlier in the week and operating with reduced staffing due to member injuries and other operational demands. The Cornerstone homicide alone required every available patrol unit in Calgary to support efforts to locate a suspect vehicle, while homicide investigators were simultaneously managing multiple active investigations across the city. Over a four-day period, the same team was called upon to support four major investigations, in addition to other operational demands. Nights like this highlight the reality that serious incidents rarely occur one at a time. They also demonstrate why maintaining the people, expertise and specialized resources needed to respond across Calgary remains so important.
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Calgary Police Commission retweeted
Our Commission is looking for experienced board members with backgrounds in law, finance, risk, digital technology governance, and cybersecurity. For more information or to put your name forward for appointment, visit calgary.ca/council/meetings/… by Sept 1. #yyc #yyccc #abpoli 1/2
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Calgary Police Commission retweeted
We've released an update on the Aug. 10 incident in Calgary's Edworthy Park where a man was found dead after a @CalgaryPolice officer was shot and wounded during a traffic stop. News release: albertaprc.ca/news/news-rele…
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Calgary Police Commission retweeted
We've released the finding of an investigation into a @CalgaryPolice officer's use of force during a mental health call involving a 12-year-old boy. News release: albertaprc.ca/news/news-rele…
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Our Commission is looking for experienced board members with backgrounds in law, finance, risk, digital technology governance, and cybersecurity. For more information or to put your name forward for appointment, visit calgary.ca/council/meetings/… by Sept 1. #yyc #yyccc #abpoli 1/2
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Our board establishes @CalgaryPolice priorities and policies, hires and evaluates the police chief, and approves how the police budget is spent. The role requires attendance at approximately 32 meetings each year, taking about 30 hours per month of time including preparation. /2
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Do you have expertise in the governance of digital technologies and/or cybersecurity? You could be our next new police commissioner! Does this sound like a good fit for you? Apply by September 1 at calgary.ca/council/meetings/…. #yyc #calgary #board #opportunity #policegovernance
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Our Commission is a board appointed by the @cityofcalgary & @YourAlberta to provide independent governance & oversight of the @CalgaryPolice. We establish strategic policing priorities and policies, hire and evaluate the police chief, and approve how the police budget is spent.
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The role requires you to attend approximately 32 board and committee meetings each year, taking around 30 hours per month including preparation. Commissioners also attend events throughout the year, including police ceremonies (such as graduations), conferences, and training.
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Are you an administrative or criminal lawyer in Calgary with extensive experience in board governance? You could be our next new police commissioner! Does this sound like a good fit for you? Apply by Sept 1 at calgary.ca/council/meetings/…. #yyc #board #opportunity #policegovernance
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The role requires you to attend approximately 32 board and committee meetings each year, taking around 30 hours per month including preparation. Commissioners also attend several additional events, including police ceremonies (such as graduations), conferences, and training.
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Our Commission is a board appointed by the @cityofcalgary & @youralberta to provide independent governance & oversight of the @CalgaryPolice. We establish strategic policing priorities and policies, hire and evaluate the police chief, and approve how the police budget is spent.
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Are you a finance and audit professional in Calgary with extensive experience in board governance? You could be our next new police commissioner! Apply to join the Calgary Police Commission by September 1 at calgary.ca/council/meetings/…. #yyc #board #opportunity #policegovernance
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Our Commission is a board appointed by the @cityofcalgary & @YourAlberta to provide independent governance & oversight of the @CalgaryPolice. We establish strategic policing priorities and policies, hire and evaluate the police chief, and approve how the police budget is spent.
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The role requires you to attend approximately 32 board and committee meetings each year, which will take around 30 hours per month. We also attend several events throughout the year, including police ceremonies (such as officer graduations), conferences, and training sessions.
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We are hiring a Senior Advisor to support our Commission with communications and engagement. Are you a communications professional looking for a career where you can help shape policing in your community? Visit recruiting.calgary.ca/psp/hc… for more information and to apply. #yyc
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Calgary Police Commission retweeted
We're investigating an incident earlier today, Aug. 10. A man was found dead after a Calgary police officer was shot and wounded during a traffic stop near Edworthy Park. More details to follow.
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Calgary Police Commission retweeted
🔵 Community support available today 🔵 We recognize the devastating impact this incident has had on Parker's family, friends and Calgarians. As our city continues to grieve, we want to ensure support is available for anyone who has been affected by this tragedy. The Calgary Police Service Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST) community outreach trailer will be at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association & Recreation Centre today, Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. VAST volunteers, trauma dogs and staff will be on site to provide information, referrals and emotional support to community members who may be struggling with this loss. Those who cannot attend in person can contact VAST at 403-428-8398 or toll-free at 1-888-327-7828. VAST is a free service that provides support, resources and information to victims of crime and tragedy. More information is available at: calgarypolice.ca/about-us/ou… In addition to VAST, free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through 211, which connects individuals to community, social and mental health resources. If you need help, call or text 211, or visit ab.211.ca. We ask the public and media to be respectful of those accessing support resources at the VAST community outreach trailer. Please allow them space and privacy.
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