Mission RCMP’s Inspector Lewko moving on

May 5, 2026 - Mission, British Columbia
From: Mission RCMP

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When Inspector Ted Lewko joined Mission RCMP as the detachment commander in 2022, he knew that he had a lot of work ahead of him.  Mission is a fast-growing community with a wide-range of policing needs, and the RCMP is in a state of steady change, both of which have direct impacts on the local detachment, its officers, and the community.  Inspector Lewko rose to the challenge, worked tirelessly to improve the quality of policing in Mission and its surrounding communities, and will now be moving on to carry on his efforts at another detachment.  Here are a few words from Inspector Lewko:

“After four years as the Officer in Charge of the Mission RCMP, it is time for me to say farewell as I move on to another position within the Force.  Throughout my time, I have met so many wonderful people and have been able to establish collaborative working relationships with many.  I would like to thank these individuals and groups for the time they took to foster that important relationship within the Detachment.  I would also like to thank the City of Mission for their unwavering support for all officers and civilian members as this made my job easier, as well as the positive relationships I’ve had working with the Fraser Valley Regional District, as well as local First Nations leaders.

Over the past four years, the Mission RCMP has taken on many initiatives including enhanced foot patrols around the business communities, Freezies with a Mountie in the summer months, and of course being the first RCMP Detachment in the province to roll out body worn cameras.  I can’t say enough about the daily hard work all of our officers and civilian staff take on each and every day.  From investigating complex files, to attending community events, to conducting road safety initiatives, our officers keep very busy.  Our civilian staff has provided excellent service, whether it be Front Counter, Records, Court Liaison or Cell Guards.  And we can’t forget our Victim Services and Crime Prevention volunteers who take time out of their own lives to support communities.  I wish everyone throughout the communities served by the Mission RCMP all the best in the future.  You are an amazing group of citizens, and although there will always be challenges, I’m proud to have been a part of the community during my time in Mission.”

Inspector Lewko’s work has not gone unnoticed.  Mayor Paul Horn, on behalf of Mission City Council, also wanted to appreciate the work that has been done: “Mission has made major strides under Inspector Lewko’s supervision, including the addition of Provincial officers, the creation of a master policing strategy, the development of coordinated safety team, and additional funding.  It’s no surprise that he has been asked to move on to a larger community because he has proven himself to be a thoughtful and community-oriented leader.  We thank him for his service to Mission and wish him all the best.”

After Inspector Lewko’s last day in Mission on May 7, he will head to Burnaby, where he has been promoted to Superintendent, and will take on new challenges in his role as their Operations Officer.  The process to identify the next Officer in Charge for Mission RCMP has already begun, and will involve input from both the RCMP, as well as Mission City Council. The hope is to have the new Officer in Charge identified in the coming months.

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