Police presence is required for public safety:

• To control traffic when roads are closed temporarily or permanently.
• For any filming involving weapons that will be visible to the public whether they will be fired or not for shots involving moving camera vehicles.
• To control traffic for any stunts or special effects.
• When explosives are being used.

All applications for Police Assistance in these cases must be made through the Film Permit Coordinator a minimum of five (5) working days in advance.

As Police officers are called in from off-duty they are paid at their overtime rate with a minimum of three (3) hours. Eight hours notice must be given if booked services are not required.

On-duty officers, if available, can be used to assist movie production vehicles change locations where these vehicles must proceed opposite to the flow of traffic. Wrong way moves cannot occur during the rush hour.

The permission of the Calgary Police Service is required if a film production company wishes to film Police personnel vehicles, equipment, buildings, uniforms, etc. The request must be made in writing to the Calgary Police Service Public Affairs & Media Relations Unit (PAMRU). To contact the CPS Public Affairs & Media Relations Unit, please call 403.206.8989 for further instructions. A brief outline of the film including all pertinent details of the script involving Calgary Police Services is required a minimum of ten (10) working days prior to their use.

Firearms

If firearms are be used and seen by the public and/or discharged, the Calgary Police Services Firearms Support Unit and the Film, Television & Creative Industries office must be notified at least one week (five business days) in advance. Include in the notification the time and location the filming will take place, the nature of the firearms used and the name and permanent address, phone number and date of birth of the gun wrangler.

All film Armourers/Gun Wranglers must be in possession of and be able to produce a Possession & Acquisition License (PAL) as required by the Federal Government on demand. They must be familiar with Canadian Laws with respect to storage/transportation/regulation of permitted/restricted/prohibited firearms (Storage, Display, Handling and Transportation of Certain Firearms Regulations).

All restricted and/or prohibited weapons must have an "Authorization to Transport" permit issued by the Canadian Firearms Centre (CGC). The CFC can be contacted at 403.206.8041

Related Links

• Calgary Fire Department
• Fire Prevention Bureau
• Emergency Medical Services Assistance
• Calgary Police Service

Downloads

• Storage, Display Handling and Transportation of Firearms