The police chief of Abbotsford is backing the creation of a regional force for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
Bob Rich says the force would be a better and more cost-efficient alternative to the current system.
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Proponents for a regional force say it would also improve communication between different communities.
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and the Vancouver Police Department have already come out in support of the idea.
Rich says it’s ultimately up to municipal and provincial politicians whether to move forward on the plan.
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