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By Connor Gunn

LECKY LEAVING

Kamloops RCMP Superintendent Syd Lecky leaving for new position in N.W.T.

Aug 15, 2022 | 1:30 PM

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops RCMP’s top cop, Supt. Syd Lecky is leaving the city after four years of serving in his position.

Lecky is pursuing a new position as he is going to the Northwest Territories to become the Chief Superintendent stationed in Yellowknife.

He says he’s grateful for the experience he’s had in Kamloops.

“It has been a privilege for me to have served as the Kamloops RCMP Detachment Commander for the last four years. During my time here, we have worked hard with the City of Kamloops to bring to the forefront the challenges and changes presented in policing and the legal system. We have formed partnerships to help address the issues that continue to present themselves, and although I am moving on, I am confident that the detachment’s senior management team will continue to keep up the momentum and work toward positive change going forward.”

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Lecky adds Kamloops has helped him grow as an officer and a leader.

“Although I am looking forward to this new opportunity to serve the communities of the Northwest Territories, I would be remiss not to acknowledge that it was my time in Kamloops that prepared me for such a role. It is with both excitement and a heavy heart, that I thank the people of Kamloops for our time together.”

As Lecky leaves, the superintendent position will need to be filled. The search for the new leader of Kamloops’ RCMP detachment is now on.

According to the City of Kamloops release, candidates who apply will go through a selection and interview process led by the Kamloops Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer and the RCMP.

Mayor Ken Christian says he wishes Lecky the best as he moves on with his career but thanks him for his time in Kamloops.

“As Officer in Charge of Kamloops, he has provided consistent and exemplary leadership through a series of disasters and emergencies unprecedented in our history,” said Christian. “He has moved policing towards a more inclusive community police service model and laid the foundations for stronger responses to mental health, addiction, and other domestic and social challenges.”

Lecky will remain as superintendent until the fall of 2022 while the interview process gets underway.