Calgary Police Service wins Social Media Award

Thanks to the collaboration between The City of Calgary, the media and all Calgarians, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) has been recognized for their role using social media during the June 2013 floods. The international award was presented...



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Seeking Public Assistance - Sexual Assaults, Indecent Act

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a man who may have information about a number of sexual assaults and indecent acts. On Thursday, Aug. 7, 2013, at approximately 8:40 a.m., a woman was walking in the green...



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Call for assistance

On Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, just before 6 p.m., Calgary Police Service officers responded to a call in the 800 block of 28 St. N.W. The caller had requested assistance for a group of people who wanted to leave the home. Six people...



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Wanted on Warrants

The Calgary Police Service is looking for two women wanted on warrants relating to the assault, robbery, and intimidation of a crown witness. At approximately 6:30 a.m., on Sunday, March 17, 2013, police responded to an altercation near 4...



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Metal theft charges

As the result of an ongoing investigation, several people have been charged in relation to metal thefts. Since August 2012, the Calgary Police Service Stolen Property Unit has been working with the RCMP and Tsuu T’ina Nation police to...



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Sexual assault charges

The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to several groping incidents. The charges relate to three incidents where a man sat next to a woman who was sitting by herself on a CTrain. In each case, it is alleged he began to rub...



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Domestic Conflict Response Team expands to cover all of Calgary

After a successful pilot to tackle family violence, the Domestic Conflict Response Team (DCRT) is looking to expand and cover all communities across the city. Made up of police officers, members of HomeFront, Calgary Area Child and Family...



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Report of possible luring attempt

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a possible attempted luring in southwest Calgary. It was reported that around 3:45 p.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, an eight-year-old girl was walking in the 200 block of Shawnessy Dr. S.W.,...



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Calgary Police Commission Extends Chief of Police’s Employment Contract

Sent on behalf of the Calgary Police Commission: Calgary (Sep 24, 2010) - As a result of the strong leadership shown in fulfilling his duties, the Calgary Police Commission is pleased to announce that it has unanimously agreed to extend the...



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Share Your Bear 2013

The Calgary Police Service, Kids Help Phone and Girl Guides of Canada are teaming up to provide countless hugs to victims of crime during the 13th Annual Share Your Bear Event. During the flood, more than 600 bears were handed out to young...



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Major drug seizure

A Calgary Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit operation has led to the seizure of drugs, including methamphetamine, with a street value of over $1.18 million. In July 2013, the CPS initiated an investigation after officers received information...



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Calgary Police Commission Public Meeting

Calgary (Sep 23, 2013) - The Calgary Police Commission is hosting a Public Meeting, tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in the Calgary Police Commission Boardroom. The meeting will begin at 4:15 p.m., at 650 - 615 MacLeod Trail SE. The...



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Missing Person - 14-year-old

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing teen. Police are looking to locate 14-year-old Riley O’CONNOR. He has been missing from his home in the 4500 block of Forman Crescent S.E., since...



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Man Charged With First-Degree Murder

The Calgary Police Service has charged a local man in connection with a 2012 homicide. At approximately 1:45 a.m., on Saturday, March 17, 2012, police responded to reports of an altercation inside the Sunset and Vine Pub at 2220 68 St. N.E....



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Calgary Police Service Class 202 Recruit Graduation

A former pastor, paramedic, salesman and a homicide detective in his native Romania are just some of the newest members of the Calgary Police Service receiving their badge this afternoon. Recruit Class #202 will be on display today, Friday,...



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Death not believed to be suspicious

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, emergency personnel responded to reports that an adult female was in distress in the 200 block of Shawville Blvd. S.E. The woman was transported to a local hospital but later died. An autopsy was...



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Motorcycle safety

Following last weekend’s motorcycle fatalities, and a sunny weather forecast this weekend ideal for motorcyclists, the Calgary Police Service is reminding motorists to be mindful of road safety. To date, there have been 206 motorcycle...



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They're Back...Calgary Police Service Canine Unit Charity Calendar

Thanks to overwhelming support and demand from Calgarians, a second batch of 2014 Calgary Police Service Canine Unit calendars are now available online and in selected local businesses. Only 1,500 additional copies were printed of the charity...



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Doors Open to Calgary's Vulnerable

For the first time in Calgary, more than 20 social service sector agencies, non-profit organizations, City and Provincial departments have partnered to create a hub of service and support for Calgary’s vulnerable population. The Safe...



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Robbery – Financial Premises - Scotiabank - 600 block – 5th Avenue SW

On Wednesday September 18, 2013 at approximately 09:05 am a male offender entered the Scotiabank located in the 600 block of 5th Avenue SW. This offender approached a teller wicket and presented a note indicating it was a robbery and demanding...



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Pedestrian fatality

The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is investigating a fatality involving a pedestrian and a CTrain that occurred this morning. At approximately 6:35 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, a CTrain was travelling southbound from the...



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Man Charged with Voyeurism

The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to an incident at a southeast bus stop yesterday. Between 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, and 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, a suspicious man was observed in the bushes at the...



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Missing person - located

Mathieu Daniel Gagne, 33 years old, reported missing on Friday, Sep. 6, 2013, has been located. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not considered suspicious. The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the public...



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School Program Implemented City Wide

The Calgary Board of Education, the Calgary Catholic School District, the Calgary Police Service and Mount Royal University’s Centre for Child Well-Being are pleased to announce the city-wide implementation of Start Smart Stay Safe (S4)....



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Fatality Collision update 26 St x Oakfield Dr.

On Saturday, September 14, 2013, at approximately 1714 hours, a fatal collision occurred at the intersection of 26 Street and Oakfield Drive S.W. A 2008 Suzuki Boulevard motorcycle, driven by a 44 year old male with a 53 year old female...



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SW Fatality Motorcycle vs Car

On September 14, 2013 at 1715 hours a Ford Taurus travelling south on 26 st collided with a westbound motorcycle on Oakfield Dr. SW. The femal passenger on the motorcycle was declared dead at the scene. The male driver of the...



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Serious Injury Collision Update 36x Erinwoods Blvd

On Saturday, September 14, 2013, at approximately 11:15 AM, an SUV vs. cyclist collision occurred at the intersection of 36th Street and Erin Woods Boulevard S.E. that resulted in serious injuries. A 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, driven by a 27...



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Child Injured in South East Collision

On September 14, 2013, at approximately 11:15 am, a young boy riding his bicycle, was struck by a motor vehicle in the intersection of 36 Street and Erinwoods Blvd. SE. The child, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, was taken to...



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UPDATE - Serious Injury Collision in NW Calgary

At approximately 10:40 pm on Friday September 13, 2013, a critical injury collision occurred in the northbound lanes of the 1800 block of Crowchild Trail NW. At that time, a 19 year old male pedestrian was eastbound, crossing Crowchild...



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Pedestrian vs car serious injury accident

On September 13, 1013 at 2245 hours a pedestrian reportedly jay walked across Crowchild Tr in the 1900 block. He was struck by a northbound motor vehicle. He suffered serious injuries and was transported to hospital whre he is being...



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Seeking public assistance - missing person

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man last heard from on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013. Mathieu Daniel GAGNE, 33, was last spoken to at his workplace in the 4000 block of 14 Street N.W. It is believed he was...



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Joint services Commercial Vehicle Safety Checkstops completed

The Calgary Police Service Truck Unit is finished conducting a week of commercial vehicle checkstops. A total of 322 inspections were conducted, resulting in 166 summonses. Out of the 322 inspections, 38 per cent of the vehicles had to be...



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Charges in Fraud and Identity Theft Ring

The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit has laid 97 charges against two individuals believed to be involved in a sophisticated identity theft and fraud ring. Between January and July of 2013, it is believed two people were involved...



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High Risk Offender Released

In the interest of public safety, the Calgary Police Service is issuing the following public information and warning in regards to the release of an inmate. Leon Martin Joseph PLAMONDON, 49, was released into the Calgary area late yesterday,...



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Update On Fatal Motorcycle Collision NE Calgary

At approximately 15:42hrs, on Thursday September 12th 2013, a fatal motorcycle collision occurred at the intersection of 50th Avenue and 47 Street NE. A Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on 47 Street NE was operated by a 38 year old male with a...



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Serious Injury Collision

The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating a serious injury collision that occurred earlier today. At approximately 8:15 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, a 2006 Volvo XC90, driven by a 36-year-old female was southbound on 24 Street...



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Seeking public assistance – bank robbery

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man responsible for a bank robbery that occurred yesterday. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, a man entered the CIBC located in the 2300 block of Centre...



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Seeking public assistance – man wanted on warrants

The Calgary Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public to locate a man wanted on warrants. Mohammed Khaled ALSHANTI, 31, of Calgary, is wanted on one count each of assault, uttering threats and breach of...



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Seeking public assistance - bank robberies

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify seven men believed to be responsible for nine different financial robberies in Calgary between August 2011 and May of this year. At approximately 6 p.m. on Aug. 9, 2011, a...



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New black and white police vehicles in operation

Following a successful pilot, the Calgary Police Service is now starting to replace the old white and blue Crown Victoria vehicles with new black and white Ford Interceptors. The Crown Victoria, traditionally used by police, is no longer in...



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On-ramp now open

The on-ramp from westbound Glenmore Trail onto Deerfoot Trail S.E. has been cleared and re-opened. It had been closed after a large truck carrying asphalt rolled while attempting to negotiate the ramp, at approximately 8:45 a.m....



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On-ramp temporarily closed due to single vehicle collision

The on-ramp from westbound Glenmore Trail onto northbound Deerfoot Trail S.E. will be closed while the road is cleaned up after an incident involving a dump truck. At approximately 8:45 a.m. this morning, Monday, Sept. 9. 2013, a large truck...



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Calgary Police Service Front Counter Hours Expand

To enhance customer service for citizens across Calgary, effective Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, front counter hours for district offices will change. Districts and Westwinds Headquarters front counter hours will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven...



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Calgary Law Enforcement Team Up Again with Local Afghan Community for Fundraiser

For the second year, members of Alberta’s law enforcement community have partnered up with the local Afghan community to raise funds for athletes with developmental disabilities in their homeland. Tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 7,...



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Air-Powered Guns

Over the summer, the Calgary Police Service has responded to a number of reports of firearms, which turn out to be air-powered guns. Police are reminding owners of air-powered guns to be aware of how they are used and transported. BB,...



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Calgary Police Service Canine Unit Charity Calendar

After more than a year in the making, the Calgary Police Service Canine Unit is today launching its first-ever charity calendar. The 2014 calendar, in support of the Calgary Police Foundation, features almost all of the unit’s 19 dogs...



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Life-threatening collision - 14 Street and 21 Avenue N.W.

On Sunday, September 1, 2013, at approximately 7:23 PM, a collision occurred at the intersection of 14 Street and 21 Avenue N.W. that resulted in life-threatening injuries. A 2008 Toyota Tundra driven by a 30 year old male was northbound in...



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