VANCOUVER --
RCMP officers, civilian staff in detachments and firefighters began getting their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine Monday morning.
That’s according to an internal RCMP memo from Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards.
“I am pleased to advise you that we have received approval from the province and Fraser Health for all Surrey detachment staff (all categories of members and municipal employees) to receive vaccines on a priority basis,” wrote Edwards.
“These vaccinations are in recognition of the fact that Surrey is currently a hot spot for COVID transmission, and of your vital role as first responders and support staff,” read the memo.