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The confluence between the outgoing Surrey RCMP and incoming Surrey Police Service began on Tuesday, Nov. 30 with the first 29 SPS officers now patrolling Surrey’s streets with the Mounties, under Surrey RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brian Edward’s command, and another 21 to hit the beat in coming weeks.Edwards and SPS Chief Const. Norman Lipinski staged a joint presser on Tuesday at the main detachment building in Newton to discuss how the first 50 SPS officers are being deployed alongside the Mounties they are eventually expected to replace. Lipinski said 41 will come on stream over the next five weeks, and the remaining nine after that.READ ALSO: Surrey RCMP, Surrey Police Service top bosses on passing the baton READ ALSO: First group of 50 Surrey Police Service cops to patrol streets by end of November READ ALSO: Three shootings in Surrey in as many daysThis came just one day after a couple of shootings in Whalley early Monday morning, and before them a shooting late Saturday afternoon, also in Whalley. All told, three victims were sent to hospital.It was gang violence on Surrey’s streets that spurred the Safe Surrey Coalition in 2018 to run on a platform of Surrey setting up its own police force, on the premise the city had outgrown the RCMP, which has been patrolling local streets since May 1, 1951.“The absolute top priority of the transition will be to ensure public safety in Surrey,” Edwards said. “As the officer in charge, my job is to continue to provide the same excellent service to our community that has driven down crime over the past few years.”Edwards noted it will be a phased process with SPS officers being paired with Surrey RCMP officers over the next few months to help familiarize them with policing in Surrey. The first group’s orientation began on Monday.Edwards says it’s a “range of emotions” pic.twitter.com/5U3ZHPC6C8— Lauren Collins (@laurenpcollins1) November 30, 2021 “In terms of what the public can expect moving forward, the first group of SPS officers will be staggered to ensure a seamless integration into RCMP operations,” Edwards said. “The public can expect to see both RCMP and SPS uniformed members working in Surrey. The SPS officers will use RCMP vehicles for the time being.”A small group will be plainclothes officers, in the general investigation unit, providing support to major crime response. Meantime, Edwards said, all public calls for police service should continue to be directed to the Surrey RCMP and all locations of police stations will remain the same. “As noted, members of the public may be assisted by either a Surrey RCMP officer or SPS officer.”Edwards said the RCMP is “intensely proud” to serve Surrey, even through the stress brought on

Shawn GillPhoto: Surrey RCMP twitter SURREY RCMP’s Shawn Gill, who was of superintendent rank as Community Services Officer, has been promoted to Chief Superintendent and is Senior Operations Officer for the Surrey RCMP. “His 31 years of policing experience are a huge asset to our Frontline, Investigative and Community Services teams,” Surrey RCMP tweeted on Wednesday.IN September 2015, then-Inspector Sharnjit (Shawn) Gill, who was Operations Officer for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), was promoted to the rank of superintendent in the position of Community Services Officer for the Surrey RCMP.After beginning his career in Surrey General Duty, he moved to Investigative Services where he worked in the Burglary and Serious Crime Units. Over the next 15 years, Gill gained extensive investigational experience with Langley RCMP Serious Crime, IHIT, Burnaby RCMP Serious Crime, and the Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams (INSET).In 2012, Gill was commissioned as an officer and returned to Surrey Detachment as a Duty Officer for General Duty until he transferred back to IHIT in 2014. Gill was also a member of the Lower Mainland Hostage Negotiation Team, and a past member of the E Division Interview Team.Born in Rajiana (Moga in Punjab), India, Gill speaks fluent Punjabi. He has lived in Surrey for the past three decades and raised his family here. In his time off, he has been involved in local minor hockey, baseball and soccer associations as a volunteer and assistant coach.

On June 21st, members of the Vancouver Division Executive attended the Surrey RCMP Officer In Charge Awards Ceremony which was held at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey. It was a great event with over 200 RCMP officers, municipal staff and members of the public receiving recognition for their continued efforts not only in protecting others but in making the City of Surrey a great place to work and live. Also presented was the third annual RCMP Veterans’ Award of Distinction to recognize a Surrey member who best represents the mission, vision and values of the RCMP. The Award of Distinction is intended to enhance the continued relationship and build a stronger relationship between Veterans and serving members. The 2019 recipient for the Award of Distinction was Cpl. Dan Klassen due to his selfless contributions to others, not only within the RCMP, but beyond. There were three other nominees who also received special recognition for their ongoing contributions: Allison Good, Trevor Dinwoodie and Heather Fox. Congratulations to all of the nominees. The RCMP Veterans’ Association, Vancouver Division, looks forward to continuing to build on our relationships with serving members throughout the Divisions. Donna Morse, Past PresidentRCMP Veterans’ Association, Vancouver Division

To death in June.Teboul praised the dedication of the investigative teams who have spent months on the case so far and “dealt a decisive blow to transnational organized crime.”Now those “investigators are working to determine the common source of these chemicals and all individuals involved,” he said.In response to questions, Teboul said Canadian courts need to take synthetic drug cases more seriously and hand out tougher sentences to those producing fentanyl and methamphetamine.“I think it’s time for our justice system to catch up to the reality of the danger of these drugs,” he said. “And I think it’s time for a justice system to be increasingly stiff to this parasitic behaviour, whether it’s by people that are operating in Canada or out of Canada.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. RCMP Federal Investigators announced the dismantling of a massive drug lab in Falkland, BC Friday, October 25, 2024 where they seized quantities of MDMA, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, as well as dozens of guns seized in simultaneous raids in Surrey. Photo by Jason Payne /PNG RCMP Federal Investigators announced the dismantling of a massive drug lab in Falkland, BC Friday, October 25, 2024 where they seized quantities of MDMA, cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, as well as dozens of guns seized in simultaneous raids in Surrey. Photo by Jason Payne /PNG A specialized RCMP unit has taken down the largest illicit drug lab ever found in Canada, seizing record amounts of drugs, precursor chemicals and firearms, in Falkland B.C. Photo by RCMP /sun A specialized RCMP unit has taken down the largest illicit drug lab ever found in Canada, seizing record amounts of drugs, precursor chemicals and firearms, in Falkland B.C. and Surrey. Photo by RCMP /sun A specialized RCMP unit has taken down the largest illicit drug lab ever found in Canada, seizing record amounts of drugs, precursor chemicals and firearms, in Falkland B.C. and Surrey. Photo by RCMP /sunBookmark our website and support our journalism: Don’t miss the news you need to know — add VancouverSun.com and TheProvince.com to your bookmarks and sign up for

By the pandemic and policing transition.“They’ve worked with fewer resources over this time and with the additional stress of a policing transition. I have full confidence that they will continue to demonstrate the same professionalism as they share their expertise with our SPS counterparts. Finally, I wish to thank the residents of Surrey for their support.”READ ALSO: Surrey’s top cop takes issue with mayor’s ‘deliberate’ attempt to undermine safety, erode confidenceLipinski said the SPS to date counts 21 former Vancouver Police officers and “26-ish” former Surrey RCMP officers among its ranks. “Poaching is an overstatement,” he said in reply to a reporter’s question. “Policing is a competitive recruiting business, if you will.”The SPS officers in this first group to patrol Surrey has on average eight years policing experience, Lipinski said. “They will receive a thorough orientation to Surrey detachment this week and then they will be paired with a Surrey RCMP officer for a few shifts. The SPS officers will then begin to attend calls on their own, the same as RCMP officers.”“A policing transition of this magnitude is unprecedented in Canada,” Lipinski said, adding “change is not easy.“This is not about fast, it’s about doing it right,” he said.“Together with the RCMP we are committed to a stable, phased transition process that above all ensures the safety of Surrey’s citizens.”Lipinski said a plan is in the works to determine whether more SPS officers begin patrolling Surrey in large groups such as this or month-by-month.“When that plan is put together we will bring it forward to the community and show where we are going for the future.” [email protected] us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram and follow Tom on Twitter