About CPA


The Calgary Police Association is a professional police labour relations organization dedicated to providing quality support service for its Members.

The Calgary Police Association has outlined some objectives to best serve its Members and the Citizens of Calgary. These objectives include the following:

  • To foster an environment of integrity, trust, and mutual respect between its Members and the citizens of Calgary.


  • To influence the criminal justice system by representing the interests of Association members and citizens of Calgary through lobbying efforts at the municipal, provincial, and federal level.


  • To work towards establishing a closer bond and encourage maximum cooperation in all matters of mutual interest between members of the Association.


  • To provide the membership with the highest quality of police association management and to build upon this objective through open communication, receptiveness, and new ideas.To provide assistance to Members investigated and/or charged in relation to disciplinary offences while engaged in their lawful duties as police officers.


  • To enhance the status of its Members by bargaining for improved wages, working conditions and benefits.


  • To be the exclusive collective bargaining agent under the Police Officers Collective Bargaining Act for all Calgary Police Service sworn members up to and including the rank of Acting Inspector.