Protest camp removed from the University of Calgary

Chief Constable Mark Neufeld spoke with media on Friday, May 10, 2024, to provide an update on the Calgary Police Service's response to a protest camp at the University of Calgary on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
News release:
Around 6:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 9, 2024, police were notified by University of Calgary security that several protestors had begun setting up tents on the south lawn of MacEwan Hall. The protestors were asked to leave and when they refused, were trespassed by University of Calgary staff. Despite being trespassed, the protestors refused to leave, and police were called in for assistance.
The Calgary Police Service worked with the University and the protestors on site to safely resolve this situation throughout the day. It is estimated crowds peaked at 150. Police clearly communicated the consequences of staying and provided further opportunity to leave. Without compliance, police were required to move in to enforce the trespass order.
Over the course of three and a half hours, Public Safety Unit officers encouraged an estimated 60 protestors to leave the area. Projectiles were thrown at police and barricades had to be removed. Multiple opportunities were given throughout the course of the event for attendees to pack up and leave, and many did without further issue.
At approximately 11:15 p.m., the remaining protestors were removed from the park by way of arrest. Projectiles and assaultive behaviour by the remaining protestors triggered the use of non-lethal munitions by officers. No injuries have been reported. The number of arrests, tickets and charges will be made publicly available tomorrow.
We encourage those who choose to protest to do so in a lawful and peaceful manner. All protestors are encouraged to review their rights and responsibilities on calgarypolice.ca/protesting.
View the release on The City of Calgary Newsroom: newsroom.calgary.ca/protest-c...