End of Gang Violence? Day 1 of Surrey's Own Police Department Announced

Mayor Mccallum Keeps his Promise to bring dedicated Surrey Police Department , Gets approval from NDP provincial Government

The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth has reviewed the report submitted by the Provincial Municipal Policing Transition Study Committee, and the City of Surrey has been given approval to proceed with the formation of Surrey Police Department.

“In just over one year, we moved from a unanimous council motion to full reality on our promise to deliver to the citizens of Surrey a city police department,” said Mayor Doug McCallum.

“With Minister Farnworth’s final approval to establish the Surrey Police Board, today marks day one for the Surrey Police Department.”