RCMP Exits Surrey: Surrey Police Service Takes Over

0:00After more than 70 years, the RCMP is wrapping up its policing duties in Cloverdale as the Surrey Police Service steps in fully on April 1st. They kick things off back in May 1951 with just 18 members, a corporal in 17 constables operating out of what was then, Surrey City Hall. That long history includes tough moments like when Constable Roger Peerle gave his life in the line of duty in 1974 right therein. Cloverdale now honored with an overpass on Highway 15 near Highway 10. The RCMP called it a privilege to serve the community for 75 years, while the Surrey Police Service already took over as the main force for. All of Surrey on November 29th, 2024, Mounties are sticking around in the Guildford and Fleetwood areas for now. Meanwhile, Surrey Police just bumped up their signing bonus for experienced officers to $30,000 from $20,000 sparking worry. From Mayor Brenda Locke, who thought the transition would be smoother by this point, though the province shot down any delay requests and the force has, $900,000 budgeted for incentives.

1:08As this handover plays out, both teams stay focused on keeping Surrey safe into this new era. Local news, powered by AI, this is Vancouver News Today.