Bell: Calgary Police Lay Down the Law to the Lawless — A Welcome Sight
Calgary police have launched a full-scale effort to combat crime and social disorder in the city's downtown, led by Chief Katie McLellan, known for her tough approach.
Operation Order Takes Action
Chief McLellan emphasizes the need for the city to take crime and social disorder seriously. That is why 100 officers are deployed in the East Village, preparing to enter downtown under an initiative called Operation Order.
The operation focuses on hot spots and trouble areas, where uniformed officers are a reassuring presence for law-abiding citizens. These locations often see weapons and daily encounters with both criminals and vulnerable individuals in need of assistance.
Katie McLellan says, "This city has to get serious about the crime and social disorder."
Community Impact
Officers on patrol not only confront crime but also interact with street-involved people requiring help, aiming to restore safety for all.
"Uniforms on the street are a welcome sight to the law-abiding among us," Chief McLellan notes.
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Author's summary: Calgary police under Chief Katie McLellan are intensifying downtown patrols through Operation Order, targeting crime hot spots to protect citizens and assist vulnerable individuals.