Kingston Police name new Deputy Chief.

The Kingston Police Service Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Gee as Deputy Chief of the Kingston Police, effective January 1, 2025. Scott Gee will be joining the Kingston Police Executive Team and working alongside newly appointed Deputy Chief Matt Funnell.

With over two decades of dedicated service in law enforcement, Scott Gee brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role. He has served in various capacities throughout his career, making notable contributions to public safety, community outreach, and organizational leadership. His appointment is expected to further enhance the operational capacity and strategic initiatives of the Kingston Police.

Deputy Chief Gee will collaborate with Deputy Chief Funnell and Chief of Police, Scott Fraser, to provide strong leadership and continue delivering exemplary policing services to the Kingston community.

“The appointment of Scott Gee strengthens our leadership team and reflects our commitment to evolving and growing as a modern police service,” said Jarrod Stearns, Chair of the Kingston Police Service Board. “We are confident that his experience and leadership qualities will be a tremendous asset to the Kingston Police Service and the community it serves.”

“I am looking forward to working alongside Deputy Chief designate Gee. 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.” – Chief Scott Fraser

Both Deputy Chiefs will work closely with Chief Fraser to advance the Kingston Police's goals of innovation, community engagement, and public safety.

Deputy Chief designate Scott Gee has dedicated over two decades to public service and law enforcement, beginning his career with the Gananoque Police Service in 2003. Throughout his tenure, he has held key roles, including Sexual Assault Investigator, Major Case Manager, and Incident Commander, demonstrating a strong commitment to community safety and effective policing throughout his career.

In addition to his operational duties, Deputy Chief Gee served for 12 years as a training officer, where he played a pivotal role in developing and delivering in-house training programs across three police services. His expertise has been recognized at the provincial level, having contributed to legislative changes and policy development concerning Use of Force reporting and the design and delivery of the Conductive Energy Weapon (Taser) program. He has also been called upon multiple times by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) as a subject matter expert in Taser applications in Ontario.

In May 2021, he was promoted to Chief of Police in Gananoque, where he continues to lead with integrity and a focus on community engagement. Deputy Chief Gee holds a diploma in Police Foundations from St. Lawrence College and has pursued further education at Queen's University and Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in Indigenous Peoples studies. Currently, he is enrolled in the Equity & Inclusion Certificate program at Cornell University, reflecting his commitment to fostering inclusive practices within law enforcement.

As the Director of Zone 2 for the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, Deputy Chief Gee actively contributes to regional policing initiatives. He also serves on the board of directors for the Eastern Ontario YMCA, the Gananoque Pride Alliance, and the Municipal Drug Strategy, and is a proud member of Rotary. His community involvement extends to a 30-year commitment to Kingston Special Olympics and 22 years supporting The Law Enforcement Torch Run, exemplifying his dedication to making a positive impact both within and outside the realm of policing.

Deputy Chief Gee was born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, and remains deeply committed to serving the community.

Scott is married to his wife Megan and has two children Maren and Elliott.