Will of the people vs. public safety? Battle over future of Surrey, B.C., policing heads to court

After years of public wrangling, the seemingly interminable debate over policing in the City of Surrey will move to B.C. Supreme Court this week for a battle pitting two fundamental rights against each other: the will of the people and the need for public safety.

Will of the people vs. public safety? Battle over future of Surrey, B.C., policing heads to court
A composite of an RCMP shoulder badge and a Surrey Police Service badge.

After years of public wrangling, the seemingly interminable debate over policing in the City of Surrey will move to B.C. Supreme Court this week for a battle pitting two fundamental rights against each other: the will of the people and the need for public safety.