Lost Time Media

We are aware of the video circulating online depicting the arrest of an individual by the Calgary Police Service. The video relates to a situation that occurred in the afternoon of Monday, March 10, 2025, when a patrol officer in Castleridge observed an equipment violation on a vehicle & attempted to engage the person in the car. The person verbally dismissed the officer & entered a nearby store. The officer entered the store to continue the conversation, however, to avoid the situation escalating, the officer decided to wait outside. When the driver came out, he refused to co-operate with the officer or to provide identification, despite being asked multiple times. The officer attempted to deescalate the situation & gain voluntary cooperation for what is ordinarily a brief & innocuous encounter. Ultimately, the officer was forced to arrest the individual & in effecting the arrest, they were met with resistance. Additional officers responded to the scene to assist their colleague & bring the situation under control. We appreciate that videos depicting use of force can be uncomfortable to watch. It is important to note that this video only depicts a small portion of the entire interaction – the part where the individual was arrested. The posted video does not depict the entire interaction or what led up to officers having to use force. In Calgary, we train & equip our officers well & they are well-versed in their authorities to engage with, detain or arrest individuals. It is unfortunate that this situation escalated to the point that force had to be used. If an individual involved in a situation with police feels they were not dealt with appropriately, we encourage them to contact our Professional Standards Section. As the community is aware, our officers are issued body-worn cameras, all of which will provide additional recordings of the entire event & not one small snippet.