Norm Lipinski, the former chief of the Surrey Police Service in Surrey, British Columbia, was unexpectedly terminated from his position shortly after returning from vacation. In a letter addressed to police union members, Lipinski expressed gratitude for their professionalism and dedication, highlighting the establishment of the new police service as a significant achievement in his nearly five-decade policing career. He stated that he was informed of his termination without cause during a meeting with the Surrey Police Board. Following his departure, Deputy Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto has been appointed as the interim chief. The chair of the Surrey Police Board, Harley Chappell, also resigned, expressing that Lipinski did not receive a fair opportunity to fulfill his vision for the service amid various challenges, including gang-related violence and the transition from the RCMP. Experts in policing have called Lipinski's ousting a surprise, raising questions about its implications for the ongoing transition of policing in Surrey.