⚠️ We are warning Calgarians about fraudulent phone calls from scammers impersonating members of the Calgary Police Service’s senior officers’ team. 📞 In many cases, callers claim to be investigating the person they have contacted or leave a voicemail identifying themselves as a CPS officer or senior member. The phone number displayed on caller ID may also appear to be a legitimate CPS number. Remember, CPS officers will never contact you & request money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, banking information or financial cards as part of an investigation. Protect yourself from police impersonation scams: 🔹 Be suspicious of unexpected calls or voicemails from someone claiming to be a police officer, Deputy Chief, Chief or other CPS member, particularly if you are told you are under investigation or pressured to act quickly. 🔹 Do not provide personal information, banking details, passwords or identification documents to an unsolicited caller. 🔹 Do not trust caller ID alone. A displayed phone number can be spoofed to appear as though a call is coming from CPS. 🔹 Never send money, gift cards or cryptocurrency to someone claiming to be a police officer. 🔹 If you are unsure whether a call is legitimate, hang up and contact CPS directly using a verified phone number. 🔹 Talk to family & friends about police impersonation scams so they know what to watch for. Anyone who has suffered a financial loss or had their personal information compromised as a result of fraud can report it to the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers.

Protecting yourself online goes beyond recognizing scams. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we're sharing ways to improve your security & reduce your exposure to cyber threats. Consider implementing these tips to strengthen your online security: 🔵 Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible & use an authenticator app or security key instead of text message verification. 🔵 Use a password manager to create, store & manage strong, unique passwords for each account. 🔵 Keep your devices, web browsers & security software up to date by enabling automatic updates. 🔵 Turn on built-in browser security features, such as Google Safe Browsing or Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, to help detect & block suspicious websites. 🔵 Regularly review your account security settings & update passwords if you suspect an account has been compromised.

🔵 ONGOING INVESTIGATION 🔵 We continue to investigate a fatal collision that occurred on Deerfoot Trail yesterday. 📍 On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 1:10 p.m., a pick-up truck and trailer were parked on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes of Deerfoot Trail, south of 17th Ave. S.E. The driver, a 70-year-old man, was outside, alongside the truck & trailer & beside Deerfoot Trail. At the same time, another northbound truck towing a trailer crossed into the shoulder, striking the parked vehicles & the 70-year-old man, who died at the scene. The driver of the second truck, a man in his 30s, was not hurt & remained at the scene. ❗This is the eighth pedestrian killed in Calgary this year & the 31st traffic fatality in 2026. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam video is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:  Information? ☎️ CPS: 403-266-1234 🛑 @stopcrimeyyc ⚖ Case #: CA26482802 | 5276 🌐 newsroom.calgary.ca/investig…