Gananoque to start search for new police chief

Gananoque Police Chief Scott Gee has resigned from the town police service, effective Jan. 1.

Gee is now joining Kingston Police as second deputy chief.

Gananoque Mayor John Beddows thanked Gee for his service.

"I’m really happy that other people recognize the excellence of Scott Gee," said Beddows. "People will look for new challenges to achieve their personal goals.”

Gee, a Kingston native who has been with the Gananoque Police Service for 21 years, is now joining the Kingston Police Service.

Gee, who started his career in policing with the Gananoque Police Service in 2003, told The Kingston Whig-Standard that he’s looking forward to helping to lead his hometown’s police service.

“I’ve lived either in Kingston or just north of the city for over 40 years,” said Gee. “To come to a larger service with the next challenge, I’m excited for that and I’m excited to see what that opportunity brings as well.”

Gee has been the police chief of the neighbouring community since May 2021. He will start his new role in Kingston on Jan. 1, 2025.

“I am looking forward to working alongside Deputy Chief designate Gee,” Kingston Police Chief Scott Fraser said in a prepared statement.

“As the Kingston Police restructures the organization, his experience and knowledge will be an asset to the senior leadership team. Together, we will work to bring the police board’s vision to the Kingston Police.”

Beddows said the Town of Gananoque will begin the process to find a successor.

“I’m not prepared to give any more comment on that at this time,” said the mayor.

“They’re going to be big shoes to fill but we’ll get on with it, and I’m quite certain the Gananoque Police Service will continue to provide the superb quality of service to the community in the future like it always has.”