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Farnworth noted Serr香蕉视频直播檚 appointment was made under Section 8 of the Police Amendment Act 香蕉视频直播渁fter careful consideration of the work by the Surrey Police Board, which has been limited due to the lack of progress from the City of Surrey in advancing the police model transition to the SPS.

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香蕉视频直播淚 want to personally thank each member of the board for volunteering their time and for their dedication and commitment, while undertaking this challenging work to date. I know the Surrey Police Board and each board member has done their best through what has been unique, challenging and complicated circumstances. I look forward to their continued work and their service to the people of Surrey once an administrator is no longer needed.香蕉视频直播�

Farnworth said by appointing Serr as administrator he香蕉视频直播檚 香蕉视频直播渢aking action to help move forward the transition (from the Surrey RCMP to Surrey Police Service) to completion.香蕉视频直播�

Locke could not be reached for comment. Melissa Granum, executive director of the Surrey Police Board, declined to comment 香蕉视频直播渁t this time,香蕉视频直播� except to say that 香蕉视频直播渢he board respects the decision of the government.香蕉视频直播�

Surrey Police Service香蕉视频直播檚 Chief Constable Norm Lipinski issued a statement late Thursday afternoon thanking the SPB for 香蕉视频直播渢he outstanding work they have done over the past three years to stand up a brand-new police agency while navigating an unprecedented policing transition.

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Lipinski added that he香蕉视频直播檚 looking forward to working with Serr.

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On Oct. 13, the City of Surrey with the Supreme Court of British Columbia seeking a judicial review of Farnworth香蕉视频直播檚 July 19 order to proceed with the SPS, as the mayor continues to stands firm in the majority of council香蕉视频直播檚 intention to stick with the RCMP as Surrey香蕉视频直播檚 police of jurisdiction.

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At Surrey香蕉视频直播檚 Oct. 16 council meeting Locke said she instructed city staff to undertake a review of the policing transition, from day one to now.

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