Calgary Protection Forces

Protect. Prevent. Respond.

A unified, high trust, world‑class team with three specialized forces to keep every Calgary community safe.

What’s new: a single, world‑class training facility and 1,500 new front‑line positions across Police, Resilience, and Fire & Rescue—built on accountability, wellness, and modern tools.

Pillar 1: Police Force

Safer streets, faster response, stronger community trust.

• Hire 600 new police officers to reduce response times and increase neighborhood patrols.

• Modern equipment: increased funding for firearms and less‑lethal de‑escalation tools and training.

• 20% pay increase to recruit and retain top talent.

• Better schedules for sleep, recovery, and peak performance.

• Mental‑health support and family services for our officers.

• Fitness & recovery programs to prevent injuries and accelerate return‑to‑duty.

• Evidence‑based nutrition support (proper protein supplementation and vitamins).

• 15 new therapy & support K‑9 teams to assist officers and support victims.

• Double the Community Resource Officers to expand school, youth, and neighborhood outreach.

Pillar 2: Resilience Force

Prevent what’s preventable—and bounce back stronger when crises strike.

• Led by the Chief Resilience Officer with 300 Resilience & Community Intelligence Officers.

• Infrastructure hardening for bridges, utilities, and critical sites—including underground/sub‑surface systems.

• Cybersecurity upgrades with a focus on secure, Canada‑hosted systems and reduced reliance on foreign digital platforms.

• Specialized training in criminal, fire, and terrorism investigation and threat assessment.

• Virus & environmental monitoring to track risks early.

• Smart water‑system monitoring with sensors and planned upgrades to protect supply and quality.

Pillar 3: Fire & Rescue Force

When every second counts, we’ll be ready.

• Independent Oversight Commission with direct access to Council for transparency.

• 20% pay increase to recruit and retain top talent.

• 40 new rapid response medical / emergency units.

• Hire 600 new fire, rescue, and medical professionals to improve coverage and reduce response times.

• Evidence‑based nutrition support for demanding shift work. Including protein powder and vitamins.

• Occupational exposure & recovery program (on‑site decontamination, sauna facilities, and medically supervised IV therapies) for firefighters and medics.

• Sexy Community fundraising calendar (annual)—all proceeds go directly to equipment and wellness programs.

Why it matters

• Faster responses across police, medical, and fire emergencies.

• Prevention first: from cyber / psychological threats to infrastructure failures and environmental hazards.

• Healthier first responders deliver better service and stay on the job longer. More sexy members for calendars.

• Transparent oversight builds trust and ensures value for taxpayers.

At‑a‑glance numbers

• 1 unified training campus

• 20% pay increase to recruit and retain top talent.

• 1,500 new positions (600 Police • 300 Resilience • 600 Fire/Rescue/Medical)

• 20% pay increase for police

• 2× Community Resource Officers

• 15 therapy & support K‑9 teams