2026 - 2030 Surrey Financial Plan

DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW PUBLIC SAFETY

MISSION STATEMENT To ensure a safe, secure, and resilient city by delivering on Council’s public safety priorities, integrating and aligning public safety functions, and working with public safety partners to enhance service delivery.

KEY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Fire Prevention, Suppression, and Training. All these divisions and branches work together to help keep our community safe. BYLAW SERVICES Bylaw Services is responsible for the enforcement of the City's regulatory bylaws, the issuance of business licenses, animal control functions, operation of the Surrey Animal Resource Centre (“SARC”), and parking enforcement. With a proactive approach, enforcement staff focus on working with property owners, local businesses, and the community at large to ensure progressive, community-based police service that reports directly to the Surrey Police Board. The SPS values diversity, partnerships, and accountability as it works to enhance public safety and community well-being. SPS has three policing bureaus: Community Policing, Corporate Services, and Investigative Services, in addition to the Office of the Chief Constable. Together with the support of the Lower Mainland Integrated Teams, these bureaus support policing operations, prevention and intervention strategies, and investigative efforts. compliance with our Bylaws. SURREY POLICE SERVICES Surrey Police Service (“SPS”) is a

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION The administrative section plays a key role in ensuring that essential corporate functions and strategic priorities are effectively managed. This team is responsible for driving organizational excellence through strategic planning, project management, research, and performance evaluation. Focused on coordination, alignment, and integration, the administrative section works across functional areas of the department and City to streamline processes, support innovation, and maintain accountability. By providing leadership in planning and oversight, the administrative team ensures that public safety initiatives are delivered efficiently and in alignment with community needs, City priorities, and departmental goals. FIRE SERVICES The Surrey Fire Services is a big part of keeping our city safe—protecting people, property, and the environment. The fire service responds quickly to emergencies, performs fire safety inspections, provides fire based 9-1-1 dispatch services and helps everyone learn more about fire safety. The department is made up of five main divisions: Administration, Operations, Communications, Mechanical, and Support. Within the Operations division there are also three distinct branches:

City of Surrey | 2026—2030 Financial Plan | General Operating Fund | Public Safety

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