Nearly 20 per cent of police officers in Calgary are currently on leave or sidelined from their normal duties, according to the Calgary Police Service.

The figure was revealed in a memo from the Calgary Police Commission to city councillors included in Thursday’s preview of the 2026 budget adjustments.

According to the memo, 19 per cent of police officers are “currently on leave or accommodations, many due to physical or mental injuries.”

The Calgary Police Service said 13 per cent of officers are in accommodated roles “and continue to contribute meaningfully,” while six per cent are on leave.

“We are committed to the health, wellness and continued engagement of our members, including those on leave or requiring workplace accommodations,” Calgary police chief Katie McLellan said in a

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