Calgary Police Service has aligned with Nextdoor to have a dedicated space to engage with community residents.

The goal is to provide neighbourhood-specific information and to connect directly with communities. You can expect to see posts on the following topics:

• Awareness & updates: events, initiatives & updates in our community
• Crime trends & prevention: education, resources & tools
• Community engagement: a place to share concerns, ideas & feedback
• Emergency alerts: immediate notifications that affect our area

You can find the Calgary Police Service’s space on Nextdoor here:

https://ca.nextdoor.com/agency-detail/ab/calgary/calgary-police-service/

For those of you unfamiliar with this online platform, Nextdoor describes itself as “the neighbourhood hub for trusted connections and the exchange of helpful information, goods and services.” For more information or to join Nextdoor, download the app or visit nextdoor.ca today!

The Knitting for a Cause Group gives back to the community by donating handmade hats, mitts, scarves, and neck warmers to charity. We meet every Saturday afternoon from 1-3 pm in the lounge at Carroll Place located at 1540 Northmount Drive NW. We are currently looking for new members and also in great need of more wool donations. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Come and join us for some knitting, good conversation, coffee, and laughter. Call Arlyne Larsen to sign up at (403) 685-3186.

More information  HERE

A Message from Calgary Police Service:

Hello,

This letter is to re-introduce The Residential Traffic Safety Unit (RTSU); a unit created to specifically address residential traffic issues.  Our strategy is to utilize citizen feedback to develop our operational response. We focus on playground zones, pedestrian rich areas and other high-risk locations identified through collision data analysis.  The RTSU is attached to the Traffic Section of the Calgary Police Service.

We strongly emphasize public awareness and education, facilitating citizen engagement by attending Community Association Board meetings to discuss the Traffic Service Request System (TSR).   The TSR is a key tool to help Calgary Police Service monitor and track traffic safety issues.  You can submit a TSR by clicking this link: Traffic Service Request

The RTSU also utilizes strong collaborative relationships with City partners on traffic concerns requiring resolutions other than enforcement (sign changes, installation of crosswalks, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, extension of playground zones etc.)

We can further assist by liaising with established community partnerships.  This includes MLA’s office, City Councilor offices, and Neighborhood Committee Coordinators as we continue to expand events attended by the RTSU.

Thank you,

Cst Randy MacDONALD #3787
Residential Traffic Safety Unit

A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO ENHANCING TRAFFIC SAFETY IN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES