Safe and sound
Highlighted projects and initiatives
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Work is already underway or will begin on all 28 recommendations and is expected to be completed within the timeline identified.
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The City and Public Safety Canada are working together to build safer and more resilient communities through the Building Safer Communities Fund.
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A safe community means feeling comfortable wherever you are at all times of day. We all deserve to feel safe, no matter where we live, work, learn or play. This list helps you connect to local teams that can help you.
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Discover our plan — designed to enhance our city centre's vibrancy, livability, and economic vitality, ensuring its continued growth and development.
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A comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing food insecurity and promoting sustainable food systems to ensure all residents have access to nutritious and affordable food.
Making a difference in our community
4%
Decline year over year in the number of monthly disorder reports originating from the public and Transit Public Safety officers city-wide.
33%
Increase year-over-year from Calgary Fire Department city-wide overdose response.
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.
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.
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.