Joint Policing Agreement Terminated - RCMP Service Delivery Continues

The City and Township of Langley Police Capital and Operations Cost Sharing Agreement, which provided a basis for an integrated policing model between the Township and the City, has been terminated as of May 10, 2025, after a required two-year notice period.

In 2023, Township of Langley Council unanimously passed a resolution to terminate the Agreement and de-integrate the joint Langley RCMP Detachment, resulting in the continuation of RCMP services through autonomous detachments for both the Township and the City.

Township Council has committed to funding new RCMP officers and investing in public safety as the Township experiences record population growth.

“There is no doubt that Township residents and taxpayers will be well-served, and better served, with an autonomous RCMP detachment. The Township is here to help as the City establishes and resources its own autonomous detachment,” says Township Mayor, Eric Woodward.

As of May 10, 2025, the Township has assumed all right, title, and interest in the Langley RCMP Detachment police building, alterations, and equipment therein, and is now the sole owner and operator of this facility, although it is expected the City will continue to temporarily use this facility while it finds a new location for its own police building.

Despite the change, “the Township has gone to great lengths to ensure there will be no reduction in policing services or community safety following de-integration,” says Mayor Woodward. “The Township has been and is offering the City the option to enter into temporary transitional service agreements for use of the Township RCMP detachment building and other resources at market rates. While the City of Langley is yet to come to the table, we will continue to assist where needed.”

The Township continues to work collaboratively with the RCMP, following the RCMP assessments and recommendations, to complete the administrative work required for de-integration.

Langley RCMP’s Officer-in-Charge, Superintendent Harm Dosange says, “the RCMP will continue to provide all policing services required to keep residents safe across Langley, and there will be no interruption to service delivery as a result of de-integration.”

Township of Langley residents and City of Langley residents can continue to access all RCMP services by calling 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line, or in person at the main Township RCMP Detachment building or any of the community policing offices.