Bell: Calgary Police Enforce Order Downtown
Calgary police are intensifying their efforts against crime and social disorder in the downtown area under the leadership of Chief Katie McLellan. She frequently emphasizes the need for the city to take crime seriously.
Currently, 100 officers are deployed in the East Village, preparing for "Operation Order." This initiative targets hotspots and trouble areas where visible police presence reassures law-abiding citizens.
In these areas, the police frequently encounter individuals carrying weapons, facing both criminals and vulnerable people in need of assistance.
"These are the words of Calgary’s get-tough top cop Katie McLellan. She says these words more than once. She will use the words if you ask her why this city has to get serious about the crime and social disorder in this city."
Operation Order Focus
- Deployment of 100 officers in East Village
- Crackdown on crime hotspots downtown
- Protection and support for law-abiding citizens
- Intervention with armed individuals and vulnerable street populations
Community Impact
The visible police presence is intended to create a safer environment for residents and visitors by deterring criminal activities and providing support to those in distress.