Official Release: City of Langley Responds to Termination of Shared Policing Agreement

I wanted to repost the following official media release from Langley City.

As expected, on May 10, 2025, the Township of Langley terminated the City of Langley and Township of Langley Police Capital and Operations Cost Sharing Agreement, which has been in place since 1993. This agreement specifically addresses the co-owned RCMP detachment building and shared municipal staff.

It is important to clarify that the agreement on the detachment building is not the same as the Township’s call for de-integration. Any de-integration of policing requires approval from the provincial government, which has not happened.

“Langley City Council is unanimous in its belief that de-integration of the Langley RCMP Detachment will not improve the quality, efficiency, or effectiveness of policing in Langley,” stated Mayor Nathan Pachal.

Mayor Pachal continued, “We have consistently been willing to work with the Township of Langley to ensure all the facts are on the table and together come up with a path forward that is in the best interest of all Langley residents and businesses.”

Langley City remains open to a mediated process — as recommended by the Province — to work toward a fair, modernized agreement that ensures effective, coordinated policing for both communities.

Mayor Pachal reaffirmed: “Our goal is a strong, stable public safety model that reflects our shared responsibility and protects taxpayer dollars. We look forward to continuing conversations that support both communities and put public safety first.”

Over the past several years, the City has demonstrated a strong and consistent commitment to public safety — including strategic investments in fire services, emergency management, and policing — to ensure reliable service delivery now and into the future.

It continues to seek constructive dialogue with the Township, the Province, and the RCMP to support a coordinated, modern public safety model.

With both Langleys growing and SkyTrain on the horizon, the case has never been stronger for an integrated, coordinated, and financially responsible public safety model that reflects the needs of both communities.