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Surrey Police decision coming today

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 19 Jul, 2023 09:52 AM

Residents of Surrey will find out today which police force will be responsible for their community.

The province is set to announce whether Surrey will be allowed to revert to the R-C-M-P or be required to continue its transition to a municipal police force.

The decision by Solicitor General Mike Farnworth comes amid a tug of war that saw city council vote for the Mounties despite a provincial recommendation they stay with the Surrey Police Service.

The province has said it has concerns over public safety and the high number of job vacancies within the R-C-M-P and even offered 150-million-dollars to help in the transition to the municipal force.

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