'We have a responsibility to respond': Calgary police sweep downtown for fifth time

Calgary Herald4 November 2026, 22:18 UTCCanada

Police Chief Katie McLellan said the operation allows police to focus resources in areas facing persistent challenges, even as she acknowledged it has yet to see significant, sustained improvements in crime and social disorder

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