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Notice from the Gananoque Police Service Board

This disclosure intends to promote transparency and maintain public confidence in the Board’s integrity and its’ oversight role.

Following a formal complaint made directly to the Inspectorate of Policing (“IOP”) John Beddows was suspended from his duties on the Gananoque Police Service Board commencing November 2024, pending the results of an investigation into this complaint. The Board is not aware as to when a decision will be released regarding this complaint as this is at the discretion of the Inspector General (“IG”).

The results of this complaint, when released, will be posted on the IOP website (https://www.iopontario.ca/en/findings) and the Gananoque Police Service Board website (https://www.gananoquepoliceservice.com/services).

Town of Gananoque Bylaw 2025-026, passed March 4, 2025, appointed an alternate council member to the Police Service Board for the remaining term of council due to this suspension.



Gananoque Police Service Board

Christine Milks, Chair


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Do you have a tip on a past or future crime?


There are various ways to advise us and keep your identity private. You can always phone Gananoque Police Service and provide a tip anonymously.

You can phone the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 
1-800-222-8477. Visit their website by clicking on the Crime Stoppers logo below, for more information or to read about the "crime of the week." 

Another way is to click on the TipSoft logo below to anonymously report a tip online. Also known as 
www.tipsubmit.com, they now have a phone app so you can text or report a tip right from your cell phone.