Coun. Linda Annis denies political interference, says she only “informed” Police Chief in Morgan Creek check-stop case

Surrey City Councillor Linda Annis addressed allegations of political interference in a police impaired-driving operation, confirming she sent a text to Police Chief Norm Lipinski but insisting it was not an instruction or request to move a check stop. Annis said she was relaying information received from residents and General Manager and argued the issue has been politicized. She also defended her call for real-time police access to Surrey’s traffic cameras, saying current delays hinder investigations and more cameras are needed to combat extortion and violent crime.