91原创 Township has taken over the 91原创 RCMP detachment building that used to be part of a shared policing agreement with the City of 91原创.

The Township "has assumed all right, title, and interest in the 91原创 RCMP Detachment police building, alterations, and equipment therein, and is now the sole owner and operator of this facility, although it is expected the City will continue to temporarily use this facility while it finds a new location for its own police building," said a Township press release issued Saturday.

It advised the "City and Township of 91原创 Police Capital and Operations Cost Sharing Agreement, which provided a basis for an integrated policing model between the Township and the City, has been terminated as of May 10, 2025, after a required two-year notice period." 

It noted that in 2023, Township of 91原创 Council unanimously passed a resolution to terminate the Agreement and de-integrate the joint 91原创 RCMP Detachment, resulting in the continuation of RCMP services through autonomous detachments for both the Township and the City. 

鈥淭here is no doubt that Township residents and taxpayers will be well-served, and better served, with an autonomous RCMP detachment. The Township is here to help as the City establishes and resources its own autonomous detachment,鈥� said Township Mayor Eric Woodward. 

The press release said Township Council has committed to funding new RCMP officers and investing in public safety as the Township experiences record population growth.

Despite the change, 鈥渢he Township has gone to great lengths to ensure there will be no reduction in policing services or community safety following de-integration,鈥� said Mayor Woodward.

鈥淭he Township has been and is offering the City the option to enter into temporary transitional service agreements for use of the Township RCMP detachment building and other resources at market rates. While the City of 91原创 is yet to come to the table, we will continue to assist where needed."

In the announcement, 91原创 RCMP鈥檚 officer in charge, Supt. Harm Dosange said 鈥渢he RCMP will continue to provide all policing services required to keep residents safe across 91原创, and there will be no interruption to service delivery as a result of de-integration.鈥�

Township of 91原创 residents and City of 91原创 residents can continue to access all RCMP services by calling 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line, or in person at the main Township RCMP Detachment building or any of the community policing offices.

91原创 Advance Times has reached out to the City of 91原创 for comment.