Surrey Police Consultation Data

Grandfathering in exisiting city staff, existing staff senioirty hours, competitive pay to keep up with the growing expenses of the City, and better designed vehicles

Have a balance of experienced officers and newer officers work hip to hip during the first few years. We do not want a police force of new recruits without experience. Every good team needs mentors and leaders to build an effective team. Have a meaningful dialogue about what budget the new force should have. The resources allocated has been clearly inadequate for the challenges being faced. This survey didn’t even ask about budget or number of officers.

Have a strong percentage of officers that speak the languages of surrey citizens.

Have officers who care about the community and won't ignore issues such as theft or gang activities.

Have programs in place to true values to the young, should be proactive rather than reactive

Have the mayor be honest of what the cost will be

Have the Surrey police department well equipped with its needs

Have you informed the public of the actual cost of changing since from my understanding the RCMP is cheaper to have.

Have youth programs to guide and teach youth. Keep youth away from drugs and gangs.

Having a police force which is overseen by local Surrey staff. If problems or programs need to be adjusted more easily handled locally rather than one that reports federally. Working with Vancouver/Delta/ police and the Colleges offering Justice tra

Having a referendum on this issue to determine if citizens want this change

Having enough members in the force.

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