During this important period of transition, public safety remains the top priority for the Surrey Police Board. While a leadership transition is underway, we have full confidence in the leadership, staff and frontline officers of Surrey Police Service to continue to prioritize public safety.

With the day-to-day operations of the SPS continuing uninterrupted, we have maintained our focus on key governance priorities:

• Launching a comprehensive recruitment process for our next Chief Constable, including bringing on an executive search firm to advise and support the Board through the process.
• Continuing planning activities with provincial, municipal, SPS and RCMP partners to determine timing for the completion of the ongoing police transition.
• Starting the 2027 budgeting process with SPS, including consultation with the public and the City as the funding partner.
• Working with the Surrey Police Union, Surrey Police Inspectors Association, and CUPE 402 (civilian worker union) to come to agreement on the renewal of their expired collective agreements.

To support our continued governance responsibilities during this transition, we will be electing Perm Jawanda as the next chair of the Board at our next board meeting. Ms. Jawanda is a senior executive and experienced board director with over 30 years of experience in strategic leadership, governance, and navigating complex, multi-partner environments.

Through this leadership transition at SPS, we will remain focused on providing the governance and oversight necessary to build a trusted, modern, and responsive police service.