CPS' formal apology to the LGBTQ2S+ community

The Calgary Police Service is issuing a formal apology to Calgary’s gender and sexually diverse community for actions in the past that have contributed to the marginalization of LGBTQ2S+ Calgarians over the years.
The relationship between police agencies and gender and sexually diverse Canadians has been the focus of an ongoing national conversation. As part of that conversation, the Calgary Police Service has been meeting with members of Calgary’s gender and sexually diverse community over the last few years to discuss concerns and learn how the relationship between the Service and community can be further improved.
During these sessions, it became apparent that some members of the community have a mistrust and even fear of the police because of past experiences. The Service recognizes that the relationship between the police and the community cannot continue moving forward until past events are properly addressed.