Surrey says it's going to court to challenge B.C.'s order to transition to municipal police force
The City of Surrey says it’s filing a petition in B.C. Supreme Court challenging the province’s decision ordering it to transition away from the RCMP to a local police force.
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The City of Surrey says it’s filing a petition in B.C. Supreme Court challenging the province’s decision ordering it to transition away from the RCMP to a local police force.