For years they were locked in opposition over whether to replace the RCMP in British Columbia's second largest city with a municipal police force. But Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke and her predecessor, Doug McCallum, both say they have no regrets.
For years they were locked in opposition over whether to replace the RCMP in British Columbia's second largest city with a municipal police force.
Along the way, the troubled transition was marked by court challenges, the change of municipal government and accusations of bullying from Locke. "I know some people, including many here today, just wanted me to drop it and let the transition move forward, and I can understand why that path might have been appealing," she said.
Surrey Police Service officers have been working alongside the RCMP since 2021. Now, the municipal force will have the leadership role, with the Mounties offering support until the transition is complete. Norm Lipinski, chief constable of the Surrey Police Service, told a police board meeting this week that the complete transition away from the Mounties will take another year or two.
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