Wake Up Surrey

A community focused grassroot movement developed in response to the gang violence in Surrey.

[Gurpreet S. Sahota @GurpreetSSahota]

Two reports have now been submitted to the Province of British Columbia to detail the ability of Surrey Police Service (SPS) to police Surrey safely and effectively, and to achieve the requirements to become the police of jurisdiction for Surrey in 2023. 
https://t.co/jslSUpYndP

[Gurpreet S. Sahota @GurpreetSSahota]

Councillors Nagra and Elford’s statement.

[Gurpreet S. Sahota @GurpreetSSahota]

Surrey councillors @LindaAnnisBC and Mike Boss are questioning the draft city report and and saying there are examples in the draft document before council where certain numbers don’t match what is already public.

[Gurpreet S. Sahota @GurpreetSSahota]

.@surreyps was not consulted on the City’s report, and is concerned that the assumptions and omissions in the report do not provide Surrey residents with an accurate picture of their options for the future of policing
in Surrey. Some of these concerns are outlined in PR.

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

@SurreyNowLeader What is wrong with making this information public? The citizens of Surrey have a right to know why they are not receiving adequate police protection in Surrey due to a lack of officers on the ground.

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

What is wrong with making this information public? The citizens of Surrey have a right to know why they are not receiving adequate police protection in Surrey due to a lack of officers on the ground.

[Tom Zytaruk @tomzytaruk]

Surrey Mounties say Surrey Police Union shared ‘protected police information’ on social media https://t.co/tdrlnjUWtj

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

Mainly, all the things solicitor general Mike Farnworth was asking are missing in this report.

[Gurpreet S. Sahota @GurpreetSSahota]

Here is the much awaited report, which starts from page 1056. They are relying on SPS members to stay and convert into RCMP to bring their strength up to the minimum numbers required, which 94% SPS members declined. So finally they admitted they only have 573 RCMP officers. 1/2

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

Another Youngman lost his life in Surrey. There are no words to describe the pain and suffering of the family and friends. Heartfelt condolences. This must come to an end one day. RIP Son.

[Gurpreet S. Sahota @GurpreetSSahota]

Mehakpreet Sethi (18) was stabbed to death at Surrey's Tamanawis Secondary School yesterday, where his brother goes for studying. It's heartbreaking for family, friends and community. RIP

[Gurpreet S. Sahota @GurpreetSSahota]

The Surrey Police Service has been releasing their numbers but RCMP won’t disclose number of officers on the job in Surrey in midst of policing debate. https://t.co/bcqOtC1pmZ

[rattanjournalist @RattanNews]

Richmond RCMP: 14-year-old missing South Asian male located https://t.co/9uDJc1lZmt via @Indo-Canadian Voice

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

Victoria should be thinking like same as @keithbaldrey described. They have to carry on with @surreyps as they brought them in after full due diligence.

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

Good for SPS Chief Lipinski for not allowing anyone to obstruct the transition. This transition will continue with the support of majority of Surrey residents. @mikefarnworthbc @HarryBainsSN @JagrupBrar1 @RachnaSinghNDP @GarryBeggBC @KahlonRav @BruceRalston @MikeStarchuk

[Janet Brown @JanetBrown980]

Since Surrey council voted last night to stop police transition and ordered SPS to stop hiring and spending, SPS Chief Lipinski says he’ll continue to hire more officers and will be writing a report for the solicitor general @GlobalBC @CKNW @jillreports @jillreports @JasJohalBC

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

The Surrey Police Service will NOT stop hiring because they take instructions from the Province and NOT Surrey City Council.
-Melissa Granum, Executive Director, Surrey Police Board

https://t.co/1rLeasP2Yp

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

Surrey Police Union also sends important information to Surrey councillors for their consideration. I hope all councillors, particularly Surrey Coneect councillors, remember all of the facts; after all, they are accountable to Surrey residents.

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

The Surrey Police Board and Surrey Police Service revealed hidden facts to Surrey Councillors. City staff have prepared a report for council’s consideration without the benefit of a briefing by the SPB or SPS.

https://t.co/B3Oyv82Pg1

[Mike Smyth @MikeSmythNews]

About to speak to former B.C. solicitor-general Kash Heed, who criticized Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke’s policing plan on the show last week.
Check out their text message exchange!
@CKNW AM-980 on your radio.
Listen live at https://t.co/GCfuw0QuWS

[Doug Spencer @DougSpencerOSP]

Read this letter from a Surrey RCMP TO THEIR BOSS page 2 will follow https://t.co/seFz2xmjyh

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

Coun. Linda Annis said voters need to make the final decision on whether Surrey should stick with the RCMP or continue with the transition to the Surrey Police Service. https://t.co/RGBDI6BRx8

[Wake Up Surrey @wakeupsurrey]

@Jo_Singh_ @GurpreetSSahota All Gurdwaras/Mandirs/Community organizations are in touch. Just watching how province shows leadership or not in this critical matter. Otherwise, no choice, we have to rally in front of Mike Farnworth office or in Victoria.