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Solicitor-General moves to speed shift from Mounties to municipal force with appointment of retired Abbotsford police chief

The Vancouver Police Department estimates less than 40 of its members have left to join the Surrey Police Service, but a specific number wasn't available Thursday.

Better mechanisms needed for smooth transition from RCMP to city force, observer and police chief say

The Vancouver Police Department estimates less than 40 of its members have left to join the Surrey Police Service, but a specific number wasn’t available Thursday.

Surrey continuing with the RCMP would create policing shortage in rest of B.C., Solicitor-General Mike Farnworth says

Communities across Canada that lack their own police depend on Mounties as the cheaper option, especially in B.C. But with forces facing heavy caseloads, a staffing crunch and looming unionization, wonder if the tradeoff is worth it

Library of Parliament report shows RCMP had 813 empty positions across the country in June, 2022 and more than half of them were in B.C.

Library of Parliament report shows RCMP had 813 empty positions across the country in June, 2022 and more than half of them were in B.C.

Prince George has recorded its second homicide of the year. In each case, a woman was killed inside a house in the early morning hours.

Prince George has recorded its second homicide of the year. In each case, a woman was killed inside a house in the early morning hours.