Surrey police expand operations as transition from RCMP continues

SURREY — The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is growing its coverage in the city nearly a year after beginning its transition from the RCMP.

As of Tuesday, November 25, the SPS assumed all operations in South Surrey with a new expansion into the east side of the police district, allowing officers to tackle calls from 48th Avenue to 0 Avenue, including Semiahmoo First Nation, and from Mud Bay/Crescent Beach to the Langley border on 196th Street.

Over 160 officers have been hired so far this year to help with the growth. The RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit will continue to police Guildford and Cloverdale throughout the transition.

“As we extend our reach into South Surrey, Surrey Police Service is proud to deepen its connection with the community,” said Chief Constable Norm Lipinski.