The City of Canton Police Department has hired two (2) new
Police Officers. Officer Tiffanie
Smithwick and Officer Summer Curran were sworn in by Judge Thomas Roach on
Monday, November 30, 2015 at City Hall.
Officer Smithwick has five (5) years certified experience from the
Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Officer
Curran has six (6) years certified experience with the Glynn County Police
Department. Both Officer Smithwick and Officer Curran will spend the upcoming
months in the departments FTO (Field Training Officer) program. The FTO program provides a foundation for
learning that prepares new Canton Officers to familiarize themselves with the
policies and procedures of the organization.
Officer Smithwick and Officer Curran will familiarize themselves with
businesses, city ordinances, and how to navigate their way in the City. The Officers will also begin to interact with
the citizens they are sworn to protect and enhance community involvement with
both themselves and the department.
Police Chief Mark J. Mitchell stated, "We are working
hard to ensure that we employee the most professional Officers with a mindset
of community and an attitude of service.
We strongly feel that Officer Smithwick and Officer Curran will be an
excellent fit for this agency and our community." He added, "We are excited for both of
these new Officers to become part of the team and culture that we are building
here at the Police Department and to be involved in cultivating partnerships
with our citizens."
