Former Surrey police chief challenges firing in court
Surrey police chief dismissal challenged in court over fairness and authority See why the petition claims unlawful firing and political pressure in Surrey.
Former Surrey police chief Norm Lipinski has filed a B.C. Supreme Court petition seeking to overturn his June 1 dismissal from the Surrey Police Service.
The petition says the firing was unlawful, that he was denied procedural fairness, and that the Surrey Police Board did not follow its own governance process. Lipinski also argues the board had no legal authority to dismiss him without cause under B.C.'s Police Act.
The filing alleges the decision was influenced by political considerations, including pressure from Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, who has long opposed the city's police transition. The Surrey Police Board says it is reviewing the matter and will not comment further because the case is before the court.