Friday, May 29, 2020

Canton Police Announce Promotion

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, Canton Police Chief, Stephen Merrifield announced the promotion of Sergeant Jesse Ray to the position of Lieutenant in the Support Bureau.
Lieutenant Jesse Ray

Lieutenant Ray has served eight years with the Canton Police Department and brings more than 13 years of experience in law enforcement to his new position. Ray previously served as Sergeant to the Criminal Investigations Division, where he obtained his Georgia P.O.S.T Supervision and Management certificates and completed an FBI LEEDA training in Supervision and Command Leadership. Ray has obtained his Georgia P.O.S.T Intermediate and Advanced Supervision Certificates. Additionally, he has worked as a narcotics agent with the Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad. Ray is currently enrolled at Reinhardt University and is in the process of completing his Master's degree in Public Administration.

Chief Stephen Merrifield said, "I am excited to see Lieutenant Ray take this next step in his promising career and look forward to the contributions he will bring to our department."