SURREY, BC — The City of Surrey and the Surrey Police Board have advanced the 2026 budget for the Surrey Police Service, submitting a $284.5 million proposal to Council to support the continued transition from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to SPS and enhance public safety across the city.
The proposed 2026 budget represents an approximate $45 million increase over last year and $100 million in additional budgeted expenses since 2021. City officials say the funding reflects a commitment to addressing the ongoing extortion crisis, strengthening frontline policing, and ensuring SPS has the resources needed to protect Surrey residents.
“I’d like to thank the Surrey Police Board, SPS and City staff for their hard work in developing this proposed budget,” said Brenda Locke. “Our priority has always been to protect public safety while keeping taxes as low as possible. I’m pleased to have a budget that furthers that balance.”
The Surrey Police Service released its provisional 2026 budget in November 2025. Since then, the police board, City staff, and SPS leadership have worked collaboratively to review, refine, and finalize the financial plan for Council approval.
“I am happy the Surrey Police Board and City of Surrey were able to reach common ground on a police budget that provides the resources SPS needs to deliver services that the community deserves,” said Board Chair Harley Chappell. “The Board is excited to strengthen its relationship with City Council and looks forward to the next steps in reviewing policing priorities and improving results for Surrey.”
The approved funding will support staffing, operational needs, training, and transition-related costs as Surrey progresses toward a fully operational municipal police service.
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