Overview
After years of extensive review, research and consultation, the City received approval from the Province and is transitioning towards an autonomous RCMP Detachment in order to provide enhanced police visibility, public safety, service levels and responsiveness in Pitt Meadows.
The City engaged in discussions with all rights holders and partners including q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation, MP Marc Dalton, MLA Lisa Beare and the Province of B.C., the RCMP and the National Police Federation (union). Discussions have been collegial and supportive—with all sharing the common goal of enhancing public safety. The City has undertaken extensive community consultation that included an online survey, Engagement and Priority Committee meetings and special Council meetings.
Construction of the detachment building is ongoing, and City staff are progressing on tasks within the transition plan. Updates and information will be shared as it becomes available.
Enhancing Public Safety and Service for Pitt Meadows
By creating an autonomous RCMP Detachment in Pitt Meadows, the City is confident that police services will better meet the specific safety needs and concerns of our community. The community engagement conducted and feedback that the City has received to date demonstrates that the majority of our residents support this decision, as well as q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nation, Ridge Meadows RCMP, the City of Maple Ridge and the National Police Federation.
Image based on preliminary renderings. Actual construction may differ.
What's New
May 27, 2025: RCMP Autonomous Detachment Transition Progression Update
On May 27, 2025, City staff together with RCMP provided an overview of the RCMP autonomous detachment transition progression. View the Council presentation.
July 23, 2024: RCMP Autonomous Detachment Construction Update
On July 23, 2024, City staff together with RCMP provided an update on the construction of the RCMP detachment. View the Council presentation.
Quick Facts
- Policing Services comprise of 22.7 percent or $5.58 million of the City’s operational budget.
- The autonomous RCMP detachment will operate within this existing budget and provide much better service to our unique community and better return on our investment.
- The police services building will be funded without a property tax increase and by potential grant money.
- With our own detachment, Pitt Meadows will see five dedicated members per shift (currently two) and its own dedicated Officer in Charge.
- We will still have access to the RCMP’s integrated units such as Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS), Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Combined Special Enforcement Units (CFSEU), to name a few.
- Pitt Meadows police vehicles will have updated unique call signs