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11/02/2024

11/02/2024

Q3 Crime Statistics
Calls for Service | Crime Stats
July to September 2024

Surrey RCMP is sharing its third quarter (Q3) 2024 crime statistics. An overview of calls for service and significant crime trends is provided below.

2024 Q3 Calls for Service Overview:

• In total, the Surrey RCMP received 50,617 calls for service in Q3 2024 compared to 55,103 in Q3 2023 (-8%).

• In addition to calls for service related to criminal activity, police responded to 1,422 files involving mental health (-19%). The Police Mental Health Outreach Team (PMHOT) is a specialized team dedicated to assisting vulnerable citizens facing mental health, addictions or homelessness issues, through an integrated approach with health, city and community partners. PMHOT provided approximately 539 referrals to support and health agencies in Q3 2024. In May 2023, Surrey RCMP launched an app-based resource for Frontline officers called HealthIM, which links police directly with Fraser Health professionals in real-time for enhanced support of those suffering from a mental health crisis.

• Surrey RCMP responded to 162 illicit drug overdoses (-16%) in Q3 2024 and administered first aid to individuals overdosing using Naloxone 51 of the 162 files reported in Q3. Note: police do not attend all drug overdoses in Surrey, many are reported to or attended by emergency services partners such as fire or ambulance. Of the overdoses police attended, tragically, 51 of those involved an overdose death (+6%).

• There were 897 missing persons files (-9%) in Q3 2024 compared to 990 in Q3 2023. The Surrey RCMP has a Missing Persons Response Team attached to each Frontline Watch in addition to a dedicated Missing Persons Unit. The officers on these teams investigate all reports to police of missing persons in Surrey, regardless of the length of time they have been missing, ensuring full compliance with the BC Provincial Policing Standards for Missing Person Investigations.

• Police responded to 1,643 Bylaws related calls in Q3 2024 (

10/31/2024

Today and tomorrow, Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities in Canada and across the world will be celebrating Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas 🪔!

Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas are two celebrations that represent the triumph of light over darkness, and liberation. This is a time for families and friends to light diyas, engage in prayers, and share meals. I want to wish all those celebrating a very happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas! 🪔🪔🪔

10/30/2024

Today, in a return visit to work with her human A/Commr Edwards, Sadie proved she could still (just barely) fit on his desk.

Sadie has acquired many new skills since then - some of her favorites include swimming, frisbee, bugging her older sibling Sugar, and the stealth removal of food from counter tops.

10/25/2024

10/24/2024

10/24/2024

REUNITED (Oct) - Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Female, Has Permanent ID. Location Found: 128 Street / 15 Avenue
(ASI2024-001342)

This post is to reunite stray animals with their guardians. Stray animals are not available for adoption until the end of a stray hold and after they have been assessed both medically and behaviorally.

Posted October 23, 2024

10/24/2024

Heart is good for everyone in the earth

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12/19/2021

Year 2021 : an active and positive new immigrant model in the community! Zarif Akbarian, a member of a multilingual non-profit organization who is the coordinator for Seniors Program! He has been working there since July 2018, and has been working on this program since early 2020. As a newcomer 6 years ago, Zarif had received a lot of assistance from the a multilingual non-profit organization services provided....

https://newsbc.media/2021/12/19/annual-active-new-immigrant-image-the-positive-contributions-in-the-community/

Year 2021 : an active and positive new immigrant model in the community! Zarif Akbarian, a member of a multilingual non-profit organization who is the coordinator for Seniors Program! He has been w…

11/11/2021

On Remembrance Day, I pay tribute to our veterans who fought for Canada. Veterans have given so much in service to our country. It is important for the community to come together to commemorate their sacrifice.

https://newsbc.media/2021/11/11/on-remembrance-day-lets-commemorate-veterans-for-their-sacrifice-to-our-nation-mp-peter-julian-wrote-jw-comment-lest-human-being-forget-humanity/

On Remembrance Day, I pay tribute to our veterans who fought for Canada. Veterans have given so much in service to our country. It is important for the community to come together to commemorate the…

11/04/2021

Diwali, the festival of lights and one of the most important celebrations among Sikhs & Hindus is being celebrated this week in India and around the world. Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. Unlike last year, friends and families will be gathering for this very special occasion. Homes are decorated with diyas/candles, lights, new clothes, fireworks, this is a festival filled with joy with family and friends, they gather together to enjoy great food and exchange gifts. ...

https://newsbc.media/2021/11/03/jinny-sims-mla%ef%bc%9adiwali-diya-lakh-lakh-vadaiyan-diwali-the-festival-of-lights-and-one-of-the-most-important-celebrations-among-sikhs-hindus/

  Diwali, the festival of lights and one of the most important celebrations among Sikhs & Hindus is being celebrated this week in India and around the world. Diwali celebrates the victory…

11/02/2021

Surrey Board of Trade hosted the 5th Surrey Development Industry Forum on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Surrey Board of Trade started this event to have a collaborative dialogue with government officials and the development industry to ensure Surrey continues to be the best place to invest in. Speakers: Hon. David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing Jill Atkey, BC Non-Profit Housing Anne McMullin, Urban Development Institute of BC Michael von Hausen, MVH Urban Planning and Design Inc....

https://newsbc.media/2021/11/01/hon-david-eby-attorney-general-speeching-at-2021-surrey-development-industry-forum-held-by-sbot/

Surrey Board of Trade hosted the 5th Surrey Development Industry Forum on Friday, October 29, 2021. The Surrey Board of Trade started this event to have a collaborative dialogue with government off…

10/29/2021

Governor General of Canada The Canadian Ministry has been sworn in. Congratulations to all!

https://newsbc.media/2021/10/29/the-canadian-ministry-has-been-sworn-in-congratulations-to-all/

Governor General of Canada The Canadian Ministry has been sworn in. Congratulations to all!

10/29/2021

I've been here before and I'm not alone. People across BC receive news like this every day. My message to all British Columbians: if you're concerned about something, don't put it off. Please get it checked as soon as you can.

https://newsbc.media/2021/10/28/governor-john-horgan-i-am-not-alone-jw-comment-yesyou-are-not-alone-i-pray-for-you-best-premier-during-pandemic/

I’ve been here before and I’m not alone. People across BC receive news like this every day. My message to all British Columbians: if you’re concerned about something, don’t …

10/24/2021

An awards event was MADE by the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC), with broadcaster Blake Price hosting. “Each recipient embodies the qualities of a leader, is connected to their community and is committed to their studies and future goals,” said I·SPARC president Corinne McKay. “These outstanding athletes have demonstrated perseverance and commitment to their sport during this challenging time.”...

https://newsbc.media/2021/10/23/four-surrey-athletes-among-10-indigenous-youth-excellence-in-sport-award-winners-recipients-include-hillary-birkett-clinton-cameron-kendrick-lounsbury-and-taya-suttill/

  An awards event was MADE by the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC), with broadcaster Blake Price hosting. “Each recipient embodies the qualities of a lea…

10/23/2021

King [email protected] It’s crunch time. Parliament is set to resume next month but Jagmeet is trying to get urgent help to families now. The fourth wave of the pandemic is easing but still has a firm grip on Canadians, especially in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Families are feeling the impact of COVID-19 every day. Workers are relying on Jagmeet and the NDP to head back to Parliament and deliver results like paid sick days and emergency COVID-19 benefits....

https://newsbc.media/2021/10/23/ndp-national-leader-wows-to-keep-ndp-style-fighting-for-a-better-future-and-deliver-results-for-working-families-in-parliament-from-now-on/

King [email protected] It’s crunch time. Parliament is set to resume next month but Jagmeet is trying to get urgent help to families now. The fourth wave of the pandemic is easing but still has a…

09/15/2021