Warman RCMP Cpl. Dean Flaman has pleaded guilty to assault while on-duty.
Flaman was charged with two counts of assault after two youth were arrested in February 2016.
It was alleged the youth were assaulted by Flaman while in custody.
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He was arrested and charged several months later after a RCMP investigation.
Flaman was set to stand trial on the charges on Wednesday. Instead, he pleaded guilty one of two counts of assault.
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Sentencing will take place on June 8.
A code of conduct investigation has been initiated by the RCMP.
Flaman is currently suspended with pay.
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