Acting Chief, Sgt. Rich Swann Named Gananoque’s New Police Chief

Gananoque – The Gananoque Police Services Board has announced that current Acting Chief, Sgt. Rich Swann has been named the town’s new Police Chief.

Swann, who was born in Gananoqu,e has been with the Police Service since 1997 and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2015.

“Chief Swann is committed to community policing and will continue to build upon the strong foundations from previous Chiefs. We look forward to this next chapter in the storied history of the Gananoque Police Service under the guidance of Chief Swann,” said the board

“Throughout his career, Chief Swann has represented the Gananoque Police Service on committees and working groups both locally and provincially, always with a view to improving the lives of the people he serves in Gananoque.”

Swann has been acting chief since Scott Gee left to become Deputy Police Chief in Kingston on January 1, 2025.