A cop in Surrey has been charged with some extra on and off duty action involving women. On June 29, the BC Prosecution Service announced that charges of breach of trust and fraud have been approved against Surrey RCMP Corporal Peter Leckie, in connection with allegations of misconduct involving three individuals between January 2014 and October 2020. It is alleged Leckie used his position as a police officer to obtain information and contact members of the public for the purpose of engaging in intimate relationships with women both on and off duty.
By DESIBUZZCanada Staff
SURREY – A cop in Surrey has been charged with some extra on and off duty action involving women.
On June 29, the BC Prosecution Service announced that charges of breach of trust and fraud have been approved against Surrey RCMP Corporal Peter Leckie, in connection with allegations of misconduct involving three individuals between January 2014 and October 2020.
It is alleged Leckie used his position as a police officer to obtain information and contact members of the public for the purpose of engaging in intimate relationships with women both on and off duty.
Surrey RCMP’s Professional Standard Unit (PSU) has conduct of this investigation and believe there may be further witnesses in the community with additional information. In order to advance the ongoing investigation, police are releasing a photo of Peter Leckie and asking anyone with information to contact Surrey RCMP PSU at 604-599-7887.
These are disturbing allegations of breach of trust and fraud involving one of our police officers, says Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards, Officer in Charge of the Surrey RCMP. Our Professional Standards Unit is committed to a thorough investigation and we urge anyone who may have additional information to reach out to PSU investigators.
Corporal Peter Leckie has worked with the Surrey RCMP since January 2010. He is currently suspended with pay and the recent developments with criminal charges laid today will engage the process to move towards suspension without pay.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP Professional Standards Unit at 604-599-7887.