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Jun 2, 2026 5:23 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur with files from The Canadian Press
The Surrey Police Board has confirmed that Chief Constable Norm Lipinski has stepped down from his position with the Surrey Police Service (SPS).
According to a statement from the board, Deputy Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto has been appointed interim Chief Constable effective immediately. The board said the leadership transition will not affect public safety operations or policing services in Surrey.
The board also stated that a recruitment process to select a permanent Chief Constable will begin shortly. Further details on the hiring process are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Lipinski had served as Surrey Police Service Chief Constable since 2020 and oversaw the department during the city's transition from RCMP policing to a municipal police service.
Before joining SPS, Lipinski served in senior leadership roles with Delta Police and the Edmonton Police Service, and also held the rank of Assistant Commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
