What is Operation Order and where is it focused?

Operation Order is a concentrated safety blitz by Calgary police and transit peace officers. It focuses on drug activity, warrants, and disorder on Calgary Transit and in the downtown core. The goal is to improve safety, reduce service disruptions, and support rider confidence during peak and evening periods.

How could this affect Calgary Transit riders day to day?

Riders should expect more uniformed officers, brief fare or ID checks, and faster responses to incidents. Most trips will continue normally, but interactions with officers may be more common at key stations and times. Keeping proof of age and fare ready can make inspections quick and reduce delays for everyone.

Why does this matter to investors and insurers?

Safety perceptions influence ridership and nearby retail sales. If Operation Order lowers incidents and steadies evening trips, fare revenue and downtown activity can improve. Investors should track boardings, incident trends, and council budget signals. Insurers will watch claims frequency and severity near stations for early risk changes.

What indicators should we track over the next month?

Watch weekend and evening boardings, response times, and incident counts per station. Monitor council agendas for security staffing and technology items. Gather merchant feedback near hubs on sales and dwell times. Consistent gains across these measures would signal durable improvements tied to the Calgary Transit safety blitz.

Law and Government

Calgary Transit Safety Blitz, February 12: Police Launch Operation Order

ByDanny Kontos February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Calgary Transit is in focus as Calgary police and transit peace officers launch Operation Order on February 12 to target drug activity, warrants, and disorder across key stations and the downtown core. We explain what this concentrated push means for riders, businesses, and local investors. Safer service can support ridership and retail recovery, while signaling possible shifts in municipal security budgets and private security demand. We outline what to watch, how rules work on Calgary Transit, and why downtown Calgary safety trends matter now.