Insp. Syd Lecky has been named as the new officer in charge for the Kamloops RCMP detachment.
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March 21, 2018 - 1:45 PM
KAMLOOPS - The search to replace the top cop in Kamloops has come to an end.
Insp. Syd Lecky has spent the past four-and-a-half years in Terrace, and the last two in charge of the detachment.
After a search process led by mayor Ken Christian, chief administrative officer David Trawin and the RCMP, Lecky's recommendation for the job was endorsed by the commissioner of the RCMP in Ottawa, according to a media release.
"We’re excited to welcome Insp. Lecky to our community," Christian says in the release. "We’ve been fortunate to have amazing dedication and leadership at the Kamloops RCMP, and I’m confident Insp. Lecky will continue that tradition."
Chief Supt. Brad Haugli of the Southeast District says Lecky has consistently demonstrated his ability to connect the communities he has served and brings with him a collaborative and engaging leadership style.
Outgoing Kamloops RCMP Supt. Brad Mueller says he's also confident in the choice.
"Insp. Lecky is an excellent choice for the next Officer in Charge of the Kamloops RCMP," Mueller says in the release. "I am confident the will be dedicated to the job and continue to advance the quality service delivery and public safety mandate of the detachment in the City of Kamloops."
Lecky's has experience in both rural and urban policing and a progressive, community first approach, the release states.
Lecky joined the RCMP in 1996 and was initially posted to Kelowna for eight years. In 2004, he was transferred to the Nootka Sound detachment in Gold River, followed by three years with the Terrace RCMP.
In 2008, Lecky was promoted to sergeant and transferred to Prince George where he was an advisory non-commissioned officer in charge of the aboriginal policing program throughout the north, RCMP say. He travelled throughout the northern part of the province, working with detachments and First Nations communities to ensure a high quality of service was being delivered to Aboriginal Communities.
After three years as the Mackenzie RCMP detachment commander, he returned to Terrace in 2013 and was later promoted to inspector in March 2016.
"I am excited to work with City of Kamloops, residents, businesses and those agencies working with marginalized persons to enhance and champion initiatives that will keep our community safe," Lecky says in the release. "As a proud member of the Passamaquoddy Nation I also look forward to working with the Shuswap Nation served by the Kamloops Detachment including Skeetchestn, Tk’emlúps and the Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band."
No formal start date has been established and it's not yet clear when Mueller's last day will be. Once Lecky assumes the roles and responsibilities he will be formally promoted to superintendent.
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