City of Surrey's 2022-2026 Financial Plan

POLICINGTRANSITION

• Supported development of a detailed plan for SPS to become the police of jurisdiction in Surrey; and • Successfully secured a grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (“UBCM”) for $14.2 million to enhance City services in response to the pandemic for Surrey’s unsheltered and vulnerable residents.

FUTURE INITIATIVES, GOALS & OBJECTIVES

INCLUSION

• Support the SPS to establish a municipal policing model that recognizes and supports Surrey’s diverse communities, encourages inclusion, and is aligned with the City’s approach to integrated community services; • Support the Community Services Committee on delivery of community services across City departments; and

• Implement the Pandemic Response Package for unsheltered and

vulnerable persons in Surrey which enhances existing City services and supports. The package includes the following six projects: Safety and Community Services Network, Safe Sleep, Nourish Surrey, Healthy Living, SMART Cart, and Clean Team.

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Draft and execute legal agreements to support implementation of the second phase of the transition with SPS as police of jurisdiction; and

• Ensure the RCMP and SPS coordinated support from civilian staff; Lead the implementation of the SPTTC Human Resources Strategy & Plan, to complete phase one of the transfer of policing services; • Support SPS to implement policies, practices and infrastructure required for approval as police of jurisdiction; •

Ensure community services are delivered by the City in a manner

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that promotes integration, minimizes duplication and promotes public safety.

City of Surrey | 2022—2026 Financial Plan | General Operating Fund | Police

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