455-page Surrey police transition report made public
Surrey’s proposed municipal police force would employ 1,150 staff, including 805 officers, at a cost of $192.5 million in 2021 — about $18.9 million more than the RCMP, according to a transition report chaired by former attorney general Wally Oppal.
The report also outlines a $45.2 million one-time setup cost, while noting a 16% increase in front-line patrol officers.
Mayor Doug McCallum says the plan will give Surrey more local control, but critics such as Coun. Brenda Locke warn it will place a heavy burden on taxpayers.
Residents remain divided. Some, like Kamaljit Dhillon, fear higher ...