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Districts
Our Mission:
"To optimize public safety
in the City of Calgary"
District 1
Welcome to District 1
133rd - 6th Ave SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 4Z1
Phone: 403-567-6100
Hours:
Mon. to Fri. 8:00am — 5:00pm
Closed weekends
District 1 is located in the "heart of the city". It consists of six geographical zones, including commercial, residential and business communities covering 29.96 square km. There are currently eight teams of officers responsible for the policing duties of District 1. The District boundaries are as follows:
- North: Bow River.
- East: Bow River.
- West: 14th Street SW.
- South: 50th Avenue west of MacLeod Trail S; the north side of 58th Avenue east of MacLeod Trail up to Blackfoot Trail S; the westbound lanes of Glenmore Trail; both southbound and northbound Deerfoot and Blackfoot Trails S.
Crime Prevention Initiatives and Programs
Break and Enter Detail
Two Constables work full-time investigating shop and house break-ins. These officers work with the General Investigation Unit Detectives, the District Analysts and other areas within the Service to conclude investigations.
Mountain Bike Team
The Mountain Bike Team consists of eight officers, with the ability and expertise to respond year round, to calls for service, special projects and community functions within the downtown core area. Their mobility and methods of response make them an excellent crime prevention and apprehension strategy.
Stolen Property Unit
One officer is assigned to identify stolen property and match it to victims of crime. The officer liases closely with second-hand stores, pawnshops, the Break and Enter Detail and Business Watch International.
Business Liaison Unit
There are currently 1500 businesses in the downtown area registered in this program which is coordinated by a Community Liaison Officer (CLO). Approximately 35 volunteers assist with a variety of tasks and activities.
Businesses benefit from the work of the Business Liaison Program in several ways. Volunteers collect and maintain current information from businesses, and this information is then included in the database. Volunteers and district members discuss issues with the business owners and managers and share possible solutions with them.
Some of the Business Liaison Program initiatives are:
- Personal Safety Presentation
- Identity Theft Prevention Presentatio
- Traveling Alone Safety Presentation
- Electronic Crime Alert System with approximately 700+ businesses registered
- Facilitate Biz Crime training sessions regarding counterfeit currency
- District 1 Business Liaison Program volunteers
The District 1 Business Liaison Program is looking for people for a flexible time commitment, approximately 4-6 hours per month with no stated shifts. Must be mature enough to deal effectively with the public. The Business Liaison Program contacts businesses once per month. Walking is required and some evening or weekend hours may also be required. For more details, please contact us by e-mail at: pol3583@calgarypolice.ca
Asian Beat
Currently, three officers are assigned to this portfolio, which includes prevention and reactive policing strategies as it pertains to the Asian community within District 1.
Mall Beat
Two officers are assigned to this year round initiative. These officers augment the patrol response to calls for service within a geographical area. The officers are also responsible for crime prevention initiatives and 'high visibility' activities within this area.
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