New Canton Police Officer

The City of Canton Police Department has hired a new Police Officer.  Officer Kyle Smith was sworn in by Judge Darrell Caudill on Friday, September 18, 2015. Officer Smith is a graduate of the Cherokee County Regional Police Academy, where he completed 408 hours of police training over the past 11 weeks. Officer Smith also earned the distinct honor of receiving his graduating class flag for his outstanding performance and exemplary attitude during the academy.

Judge D. Caudill, Rebecca Smith, and Kyle Smith

Officer Smith will spend the next several months in the department’s FTO (Field Training Officer) program. The FTO program provides a foundation for learning that prepares new Canton Officers for the complexities of policing today and in the future.