Mike Farnworth says the government is set to announce its decision on the future of policing in the city
Farnworth says the government is set to announce its decision on the future of policing in the city, following last fall’s civic election that prompted the reversal of a move away from the RCMP in favour of an independent force.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
But the provincial government also needs to approve the reversal and Farnworth says it has been one of the most difficult decisions his government has had to make.Farnworth said earlier he has concerns about RCMP staffing levels in the province and the call for reforms for Mounties contained in the recent inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting.
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