Police Complaint Commissioner Clayton Pecknold has urged Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth to reconsider proposed changes to the Police Act that he says may impede Surrey residentssa国际传媒� ability to raise concerns about policing in their city.

On Oct. 18, the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General issued a statement to the Now-Leader indictating a floor amendment will remove the concerning clause from the Bill.

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The bill has already proceeded to second reading.

The Now-Leader is awaiting a response from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

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