Surrey transitions to new police force as mayor shifts stance on RCMP replacement

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Surrey has officially transitioned from the RCMP to the Surrey Police Service, ending 73 years of RCMP policing. Mayor Brenda Locke, who opposed the change, acknowledged the emotional significance of the day and emphasized support for the new police force. The Surrey Police Service now leads policing in the city, with over 50% of frontline staff being SPS officers. The RCMP will continue to assist during the transition as a provincial operations support unit. Despite the change, experts suggest residents may not notice a difference in policing. However, tensions between the two forces at the management level may persist.


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