Public Safety Steering Committee
Kim Armstrong joined the Calgary Police Service in 2023 as the Chief People Officer (CPO) and brings an extensive professional background in municipal and provincial government, as well as law enforcement.
Kim’s role at CPS is to lead the Bureau of People and Organizational Development, which offers member-focused supports in the areas of learning, recruitment, human resources, and wellness. Kim also plays an instrumental role in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within the Service.
Prior to joining the Calgary Police Service, Kim served as the Deputy City Manager for Employee Services at the City of Edmonton – an organization of 14,000 employees. Previous positions include the Deputy Minster for two portfolios in the Government of Alberta, Status of Women and Seniors and Housing. She served as the Deputy Secretary to Cabinet as well as the Acting Deputy Minister, Deputy Attorney General and Associate Deputy Minister for the Alberta Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General. Kim also worked at the Edmonton Police Service from 1997 to 2006 where she had a number of roles including leading the Legal Services Section.
Her experience, combined with her passion for people and law enforcement, continues to further expand and strengthen the vital work underway in the bureau dedicated to our people.