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Surrey Police Service Expands South Surrey Operations

Darpan News Desk , 20 Nov, 2025 01:19 PM

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Surrey Police Service (SPS) will assume responsibility for all policing operations in South Surrey, as SPS expands into the east side of the district. SPS began operations on the west side of South Surrey in July 2025.

SPS has hired over 160 police officers in 2025 and this growth, along with the continuing demobilization of RCMP SPOSU members, allows SPS to expand its policing operations in the city. The South Surrey police district (District 5) runs from 48^th Avenue to 0 Avenue (excluding White Rock, but including Semiahmoo First Nation), and from Mud Bay/Crescent Beach to the Langley border (196^th Street).

As we complete this next phase of the police transition, South Surrey will join the districts of Whalley/City Centre and Newton, in being policed by SPS. At this time, the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) will continue to provide policing service in Guildford and Cloverdale as the policing transition continues. See the attached map to see policing responsibility in each area of the city.

Although South Surrey residents will be seeing more SPS officers in their community, there is no change to how they access police services – police office locations and phone numbers remain the same (604-599-0502 for non-emergencies or 9-1-1 for emergencies).

"As we extend our reach into South Surrey, Surrey Police Service is proud to deepen its connection with the community," said Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. "We’re grateful for the patience and encouragement shown by local residents and businesses as we build a police service that’s rooted in Surrey. We also acknowledge the valuable role the RCMP continues to play in maintaining public safety during this significant police transition."

Representatives from the City of Surrey, RCMP, Province of BC, and SPS are all working together to develop and implement each phase of the policing transition. The RCMP SPOSU will continue to provide temporary policing support in Surrey until SPS is fully established. Residents will continue to see both SPS and RCMP officers and vehicles in Surrey until the transition is completed.

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