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Safe and sound

Safe and sound

Enhanced public safety for the benefit of all Calgarians

A safe community is built on strong partnerships, smart investments, and a shared commitment to protecting one another. Through collaboration with local organizations, emergency services, and community leaders, we’re making Calgary safer and more resilient.

Investments in public safety initiatives are delivering real results—backed by data that shows progress, report cards that track improvements, and stories from Calgarians whose lives have been positively impacted.

Whether it’s safer streets, emergency preparedness, or community-driven programs, we’re working together to build a city where everyone feels secure and supported—today and for the future.

Highlighted projects and initiatives

  • Civic Partner Community Safety Grant

    The Civic Partner Community Safety Grant provides $2 million annually to support downtown Civic Partners in improving safety around their facilities and nearby community spaces.

  • Downtown Safety Leadership Table

    Work is already underway or will begin on all 28 recommendations and is expected to be completed within the timeline identified.

  • Calgary's Mental Health and Addiction Strategy

    Calgary’s Mental Health and Addiction Strategy brings together community partners to offer hope and strengthen support for individuals and families facing mental health and addiction challenges.

  • Support Local Downtown

    Calgary’s downtown is undergoing a transformation that’s not just cosmetic, it’s foundational. With construction underway, support local while we build a better downtown.

  • Climate Ready Home Guide

    The Climate Ready Home Guide provides tools and resources to help Calgarians prepare for extreme weather events including hail, high wind, flooding, wildfire smoke and extreme heat.

  • Drive to Zero

    Walk, roll, drive or ride: everyone has the right to arrive safely. Learn about our shared goal to reach ZERO major injuries and fatalities on our roads.

Making a difference in our community

  • Million 2

    In Civic Partner Community Safety Grant funding was awarded to six Civic Partners. The funds enhance public safety for visitors by increasing security measures in and around partner facilities.

  • 14.9

    Decrease in Calgary’s overall Crime Severity Index (CSI) between 2023 and 2024, according to newly released data.* The drop reflects fewer homicides, sex offences, and robberies, as targeted interventions and proactive enforcement continue to make a tangible difference.

  • 28

    Recommendations from the Downtown Safety leadership table to support safety and vibrancy in Calgary's downtown. Six have been implemented and 22 are underway, 17 of which are expected to be implemented this year.

  • 13,364

    Applications processed for the Fair Entry program ensuring City services are accessible to all.

  • 97

    Of 911 calls were answered within 15 seconds, improving from 95% in 2024.

  • 72.9

    Of the time fire crews arrived within 11 minutes to serious and escalating fires, improving from 70.9% in 2024.

*Source: Statistics Canada.

In the news

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