Investigation Confirms There Was No Real Threat (LANSDOWNE, ON) – The Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed that a potential bomb threat directed toward Thousand Islands Elementary School (TIES) was not real. The Gananoque Police Service (GPS) had been investigating a dispute involving young individuals on Thursday, November 7, 2024, when it was reported that one of the youths had indicated they were aware of a threat directed toward the school. As a precaution Thousand Islands Elementary School and Gananoque Intermediate Secondary School were placed under a Hold-and-Secure procedure while the investigation was conducted. The OPP and Gananoque Police determined that the report of a threat was unfounded and had been a miscommunication. Public safety is paramount, and the OPP takes all threats seriously. Police want to remind everyone that words matter, and some words can have serious impacts. Any questions about school operations should be directed to the schools or the school boards. Contact: Bill Dickson OPP Regional Media Coordinator 613-285-2752 Bill.Dickson@opp.ca Sergeant Lynsay Dickson Gananoque Police Service 613-382-4509 ext. 6018

GANANOQUE POLICE SERVICES BOARD 340 Herbert Street, Gananoque, Ontario K7G 1R1 Phone: 613-382-4422 Fax:613-382-7167 Email rrobeson@gananoquepolice.com MEDIA RELEASE September 26, 2024 The Gananoque Police Services Board has accepted the resignation of Chief Scott Gee, effective January 1, 2025, as Chief Gee has accepted a career opportunity elsewhere. The Board would like to thank Chief Gee for his excellent service to both the citizens of Gananoque and the members of the Gananoque Police Service throughout his many years with the GPS. The Board is grateful for Chief Gee’s continuing assistance through this transitional time. Christine Milks Chair Gananoque Police Services Board