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19-458: Chu first entered Canadian politics in 2008 with an unsuccessful run to represent Calgary Buffalo at the provincial level. Running as a member of the PC party, Chu finished second. His next attempt at office was an unsuccessful run to represent Ward 4 in 2010. During that election, he came in second to Gael MacLeod with 21% of the vote, to her 25%. Chu was elected to represent Ward 4 by capturing 43% of

38-509: A HAWCS helicopter video camera repeatedly punching a handcuffed Addai in the head and back. Addai was charged with assaulting a peace officer, but was acquitted at trial. Cst. Lindsay was later convicted of aggravated assault for an unrelated 2015 incident when he threw a handcuffed detainee to the ground in a police station parking lot, fracturing his skull. Cst. Lindsay resigned from the Calgary Police Service in 2020. In

57-762: A domestic dispute with his wife, where police were called and a firearm of his was removed from the house. Calgary Police Service Calgary Police Service ( CPS ) is the municipal police service of the City of Calgary , Alberta , Canada . It is the largest municipal police service in Alberta and third largest municipal force in Canada behind the Toronto Police Service and the Montreal Police Service . The Calgary Police Service

76-421: A hearing, Chu was convicted on one count of misconduct. The victim pursued the matter for nine years, before a publication ban was lifted. Investigative reporting by CTV News uncovered that Chu had been asked to drop the girl off at her house at the request of another officer, but instead took her to his house. Chu's claim that he had met the minor at an establishment that was an "18-plus licensed establishment"

95-476: A minor while he was a police officer with the Calgary Police Service by his own admission. Chu says he was unaware of the victim's age. The incident took place in 1997, when Chu was 34, and the victim was 16. Chu was investigated for two allegations: one for bringing the victim into his home in the "early morning hours" and the other for sexual misconduct in his actions with the victim. Following

114-513: A second helicopter was purchased, expanding the unit. In 1995, the Calgary Police Commission appointed Christine Silverberg as chief of police, making her the first woman to lead a large police force in Canada. Silverberg served as chief until 2000, when she retired from the police service. Shortly after Christmas in 2013, two Calgary police officers and their supervisor detained Godfred Addai after his car became stuck in

133-401: A small margin. In November 2021, comments Chu made on Facebook in 2011 resurfaced. His comment is listed below: "Here’s my cheapest solution to air travel security: every airplane carries a cute live pet pig on board. Almost all terrorists will not die together with pigs." In October 2021, news broke that Chu had been found guilty of professional misconduct in relation to sexual contact with

152-425: A snowbank. The officers then released Addai, who was wearing light clothing, in an under-construction community three kilometres from his home, providing him with no aid or clothing despite freezing temperatures and advising police dispatchers to ignore Addai's 9-1-1 calls as he was "just a drunken fool". After Addai called 9-1-1 twice, Constable Trevor Lindsay attended the scene and tased Addai before being captured by

171-401: The Calgary Police Service for 12 years, stopped a car after noticing the vehicle's licence plate didn't match its registration. As Harnett and two other officers who had responded to the traffic stop prepared to arrest the vehicle's passenger on an outstanding warrant, the driver fled the scene with Harnett holding onto the driver's side door. Harnett was dragged 427 metres before falling off of

190-517: The UCP's Leela Aheer and the NDP's Janis Irwin called for his immediate resignation as a Calgary city councillor, following his reelection with a majority of 52 votes. Their calls were later joined by Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney , Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver , and MP Michelle Rempel Garner . Fellow Calgary city council member Kourtney Branagan stated in a social media post that she herself

209-472: The control of local government . This includes the municipal government , where it is the smallest administrative subdivision . They receive funding from the city budget, and may have fewer legal powers than the "state paid" police. These police forces usually report to a mayor or a local police board. Historically, the role of the municipal police of local civic protection was carried out by watchmen . Today, some formations of municipal police still carry

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228-585: The early 2010s, in response to regional applicant shortages, the Calgary Police Service briefly accepted applications from international police officers who were not already landed immigrants, permanent residents, or citizens of Canada. The force had ended the program by 2017. In May 2019, CPS has considered relaunching its auxiliary cadet program, which was launched in 2013 and disbanded in April 2019 due to union concerns on staffing and safety. On New Year's Eve , 2020, Sgt. Andrew Harnett, who had been employed by

247-523: The platform for which he has later apologized. Chu has made numerous claims over the Green Line and its lack of progress in coming to North Calgary. In April 2015 Chu's former campaign manager, Amanda Wilkie, launched a lawsuit for $ 275,000 alleging that Chu made defamatory comments about her when he spoke to a mutual acquaintance in November 2013 and on other occasions. In 2008 Chu was involved in

266-617: The provincial government intervene due to Chu's refusal to step down. Gondek particularly emphasized the recall provisions within the Municipal Government Act and the Local Authorities Election Act, or Bill 52. On October 24, 2021, two protests in support and opposing Chu's resignation occurred at Olympic Plaza . Incoming mayor Gondek attended the rally to push Chu to resign. Chu is a frequent user of Twitter and has made several statements on

285-678: The vehicle and being struck by oncoming traffic. Since its formation in 1885, twelve Calgary Police officers have been killed in the line of duty. The CPS is divided into the following sections: Most vehicles used by the Calgary Police Service are imported from the United States and use the black and white colour scheme common of police vehicles in the United States, due to the increased recognition of this color scheme as used by police. Vehicles currently in use include: Municipal police Municipal police , city police , or local police are law enforcement agencies that are under

304-410: The votes, defeating incumbent Gael MacLeod, who took 40%. Chu was re-elected to represent Ward 4 in 2017 by capturing 48% of the votes (16,327) while the closest rival was Greg Miller with 41% (13,965) followed by Blair Berdusco and Srini Ganti. Total votes cast 33,721. Chu was re-elected to represent Ward 4 in 2021 by capturing 43% of the votes (12,422) defeating rival DJ Kelly with 42% (12,370) by

323-399: Was a victim of sexual assault and that "[we] cannot send a signal to the women of this city that those in leadership positions who are guilty of offences against women and minors are allowed to hold power." Chu has faced calls to resign from all members of Calgary's city council including mayor Jyoti Gondek . Gondek stated she will refuse to swear Chu in as a city councillor, requesting that

342-648: Was called into question, as the location was a public restaurant. Allegedly, the victim was then sexually assaulted in Chu's home, with Chu allegedly pulling out his Calgary Police Service handgun to coerce the victim. Reports following the incident's internal investigation stated that: “disturbing in the evidence presented by Constable Chu was his readiness to use police business cards, police pagers and his police appeal to enhance his off-duty personal life.” Calls for Chu's resignation rose following these allegations, with #ResignSeanChu trending on Twitter. Bipartisan calls from both

361-579: Was founded on February 7, 1885, and initially consisted of two constables led by Chief Jack Ingram. On October 8, 1993, Constable Rick Sonnenberg was preparing a spike strip to stop a stolen vehicle when he was struck by the fleeing motorist and killed. In the wake of his death and fundraising from the Sonnenberg family, the force acquired a helicopter and formed the Helicopter Air Watch for Community Safety (HAWCS) unit in 1995. In 2003,

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