Vancouver Sun
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Apr 30, 2026
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There's a bidding war for cops in Metro Vancouver — and it's costing you more
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There's a bidding war for cops in Metro Vancouver — and it's costing you more
Taxpayer-funded signing bonuses are being offered to experienced police officers who move from detachment to another. But critics say that isn't solving the shortage of officers
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By Sobia Moman
Published Apr 30, 2026
Last updated Apr 30, 2026
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