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A more secure Calgary: where you feel safe in your neighbourhood

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Safety and security are the foundation of any thriving community. The Calgary Party is committed to creating safer neighbourhoods through proactive measures and community collaboration. This will include a focus on:

  • Strengthening community policing initiatives - A consistent and trusted police presence is essential for building strong community relationships and ensuring public safety. By providing the Calgary Police Service with the tools and resources they need to cultivate relationships within our communities, we can develop more cooperative efforts in addressing crime. This not only helps deter criminal activity but also allows law enforcement to become an integral part of the community, making it easier to identify and respond to local concerns quickly and effectively.
  • Investing in comprehensive crime prevention programs - Crime prevention begins by addressing its root causes. The Calgary Party is committed to funding initiatives that empower individuals to make better life choices and break cycles of criminal behaviour. These programs create safer communities by empowering individuals to make positive life choices, breaking cycles of criminal or harmful behaviour, and enhancing public safety overall.
  • Enhancing coordination between law enforcement agencies, local government, and community stakeholders - Preventing and addressing crime effectively requires coordinated efforts across law enforcement, government, and local stakeholders. The Calgary Party will facilitate better communication to ensure resources are used efficiently. To achieve this, The Calgary Party will enhance communication and coordination among these groups, ensuring the efficient use of valuable resources to meet their strategic goals and needs. By leveraging the unique strengths of each group—whether it’s the specialized knowledge of social workers or the local insights of community leaders—we can create a more unified and effective response to crime.

By fostering open communication and shared goals, these initiatives will create a support network that extends beyond traditional policing to incorporate engagement, crime prevention initiatives, and better coordination between various community stakeholders. This holistic approach to public safety recognizes that crime is not merely a policing issue but one that can be addressed through community-wide efforts to improve the overall well-being of Calgarians.