Parm Jawanda assumes chair of Surrey Police Board

Parm Jawanda has assumed the role of chair of the Surrey Police Board, with the board announcing the launch of a comprehensive financial review of the Surrey Police Service (SPS).

According to the board, an independent accounting firm will be retained to conduct the review. The process is intended to assess the service's financial position, resource requirements and long-term budget planning needs.

In a statement, Jawanda said the review will help identify areas where Surrey Police Service may require additional resources and provide a clearer picture of its operational and financial needs. She said the findings will support the development of a stronger budget for 2027 and future years.

The board said the review is expected to be completed by October 2026. Internal and external stakeholders will be consulted as part of the process to help inform the preparation of the 2027 budget proposal.

Jawanda noted that the Surrey Police Board has the final responsibility for submitting SPS budget requests to Surrey City Council. She said the board has directed that any budget submission sent to council must be thoroughly reviewed, evidence-based and financially sound.