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After years of divisive debate, Surrey Police Service replaces RCMP

SPS now in charge of police operations but chief says public will notice little difference

CBC NewsKarin Larsen

The Surrey Police Service (SPS) took over from the RCMP as the city's police of jurisdiction at the stroke of midnight Friday, marking a major milestone in what has been a long and sometimes acrimonious journey.

At a Surrey Police Board meeting Wednesday, board administrator Mike Serr called the police force transition the largest ever in Canada, while SPS Chief Constable Norm Lipinski, who's been on the job since 2021, reassured Surrey citizens of a smooth handover that will not compromise publ…

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CBC NewsKarin Larsen, Posted: Nov 28, 2024 5:16 PM EST | Last Updated: 6 hours ago
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