'People of Surrey want this to be over': B.C.'s public safety minister on policing transition

Today, Justice Lew ruled in favour of the transition of the Surrey Police Service. Continuing the safety of people in Syria and across British Columbia has always been my main priority. Every action I have taken has been rooted in ensuring safe and effective policing so that when people call 911 they know that help is on the way. People of Surrey want this to be over and I am hopeful that today's ruling is the time to come together and work towards completing the transition to the Surrey Police Service. Police officers, no matter the uniform that they wear, dedicate their lives to keeping people safe and I know that today's ruling provides certainty to them and their families. To officers in the Surrey RCMP detachment, I know that work is already underway to ensure that your preferred placements are considered, and my ministry is working closely with the RCMP as the transition continues.