Research & Archives
Preserving the history of the Calgary Police Service
The Calgary Police Discovery Centre is entrusted with the care, conservation and cataloguing of historical records from the Calgary Police Service.
Our Calgary Police archives preserve the history of policing in Calgary through a growing collection of historical documents, photographs, negatives and other records. Some of our textual records date back to 1912, while our photographic collections provide a unique visual record of Calgary police work and the evolution of forensic investigation.
From early crime scene photography to official police documents and records from specialized units, the archives offer researchers an opportunity to explore the history of the Calgary Police Service and policing in Calgary.
ReCORDS
Some of these records include, but are not limited to:
- Calgary Police Commission Meeting Minutes
- Calgary Police Public Affairs Fonds
- Chief’s Orders
- Calgary Police Annual Reports
- History of Specialty Units within the Calgary Police Service
- Photographic history of the Calgary Police Service
Some topics not within the scope of the archives are:
- Historic or current criminal / arrest records (after 1960)
- Case files, court files, or judgements
- Historic or current police information checks
RESEARCH REQUESTS
If you are searching for recent information or records of past investigations or charges, please contact the Access and Privacy Office of the Calgary Police Service and make a FOIP request.
Requests can be directed to our archival staff by filling out the form below.
Archives, Artifacts, Research, And Collections
Step into the deeper story of Calgary’s policing past by exploring our Archives, Artifacts, Research, and Collections pages. Each section reveals more history, more discoveries, and more behind‑the‑scenes insight into the people and objects that shaped our city.
Explore the people, practices, technology and investigations that have shaped policing in Calgary over more than a century.
Our Collections showcase the artifacts, uniforms, equipment, photographs and other objects that tell the story of the Calgary Police Service and policing in Calgary.
Discover fascinating artifacts from the Calgary Police Discovery Centre’s collection and uncover the stories behind them.
