This Committee advises Council on strategic and policy issues pertaining to the City’s provision of public safety programs that engage our residents and businesses in order to increase feelings of safety, quality of life, and prevent and reduce crime.

Committee Chair: Councillor Stutt
Committee Vice-Chair: Councillor Kooner

The Public Safety Committee brings together key city departments, including the RCMP and Surrey Fire Service, to ensure collaboration on public safety initiatives. The committee is dedicated to addressing public safety challenges through a coordinated approach.

It focuses on supporting priority populations by delivering integrated services, ensuring that vulnerable groups receive timely and effective care. Additionally, the committee helps create community-engaged programs that aim to reduce crime and promote safety throughout the city.

The committee also works closely with senior governments to address ongoing safety issues and provides regular updates to the Council. Membership includes both council representatives and local volunteers with public safety expertise.

Learn more about the Committee's function in the PSC Terms of Reference.

For questions regarding the Public Safety Committee, please contact Legislative Services Division at clerks@surrey.ca or call 604-591-4132

Meeting schedule

View the Public Safety Committee meeting schedule

Committee minutes

View the Public Safety Committee meeting minutes

Apply to be a member

  1. Review the Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee.
  2. Submit a completed application form, along with a cover letter and resume, to clerks@surrey.ca
  3. Applicants will be notified about the decision in the first quarter of 2025. 

Download the application form