Corruption and Cover-Up Inside the OPCC: When Justice Is Denied to a Male Complainant
The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) — a body entrusted to uphold integrity, accountability, and transparency in British Columbia’s policing oversight — has once again demonstrated how bias and procedural misconduct can destroy public trust.
In a deeply troubling case, a male complainant was denied justice after OPCC officer Alexis Leak allegedly acted in bad faith by manipulating the internal process of a police misconduct complaint. According to records and correspondence, Ms. Leak transferred the file to a male colleague, not out of procedural necessity, but to “avoid the appearance of gender bias.” In reality, this act created bias, insulated the misconduct from scrutiny, and deprived the complainant of a fair and impartial review.
Instead of addressing this breach of fairness, the OPCC has now doubled down. In a recent letter dated October 6, 2025, the Office declared the complaint “inadmissible,” citing section 83 of the Police Act as justification to “take no further action.” The letter even asserts that there is “no statutory mechanism” for revisiting the decision — a statement that is legally inaccurate and ethically indefensible.
This bureaucratic stonewalling is not merely a technical misstep — it is a betrayal of public duty. The Supreme Court of Canada has long held that administrative decisions tainted by bias, bad faith, or procedural unfairness are void ab initio — in other words, invalid from the start. Yet the OPCC continues to shield its own errors behind legal jargon and procedural finality.
A Double Standard Based on Gender
One cannot help but ask the question:
Would this Office have treated a female complainant the same way?
If a woman had filed this same complaint — and was then told it would not even be investigated — there would be outrage, press coverage, and ministerial intervention. But when the complainant is a man, the OPCC appears comfortable dismissing him and closing the file without accountability.
This is not equality — it is institutional hypocrisy.
Escalation and Accountability
The complainant, supported by public advocacy and independent media, has announced that he will:
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File a formal complaint to the Honourable Solicitor General of British Columbia,
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Seek a Judicial Review at the BC Supreme Court,
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Submit the case to the BC Ombudsperson, and
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Produce a documentary and public report exposing the misconduct and bias within the OPCC to protect future victims.
The Broader Pattern of Corruption
Sadly, this case is not an isolated one. CorruptionBC.com has documented numerous instances where oversight agencies in British Columbia — including the OPCC — appear more interested in protecting institutions than protecting citizens. The pattern is clear: complaints are minimized, victims are gaslighted, and procedural loopholes are weaponized to suppress accountability.
This systemic rot erodes confidence in the justice system and emboldens misconduct across the policing and regulatory landscape.
A Call to Action
Citizens must demand reform and oversight. Here is how you can help:
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Contact the Honourable Solicitor General and Public Safety Minister, Nina Krieger, and urge her to order an independent review of the OPCC.
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Write to your MLA and demand legislative amendments ensuring complainants are protected from internal bias and retaliation.
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Share this article and upcoming video documentary widely on social media.
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Hold the OPCC accountable by asking one simple question: Who oversees the overseers?
The OPCC was created to protect the public from police misconduct — not to shield itself from accountability. Justice cannot exist in secrecy, and democracy cannot function without truth.
Stay Informed
CorruptionBC.com will continue to follow this case closely, publish official correspondence, and expose every actor involved in this injustice.
If you have experienced bias, retaliation, or misconduct from the OPCC or other provincial agencies, contact us confidentially. Together, we can shine a light where corruption hides.
Truth is not defamation — it is the foundation of democracy.