Canton Police Welcomes New Officer

On Friday, October 16th, 2020, Canton's Chief of Police, Stephen Merrifield, introduced its newest Police Officer, Justin Green, to the agency during a badge pinning ceremony. Officer Green brings 11 years of experience with him to the department.

Chief S. Merrifield and Officer Justin Green

He was sworn into the department, with the Oath of Office by Judge Thomas A. Roach Jr. at the Canton Public Safety and Municipal Court Complex on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. We congratulate Officer Green and welcome him to the CPD family.

Chief Stephen Merrifield stated, "We are very excited about welcoming Officer Green and his family to the City of Canton Family.  He brings a great deal of law enforcement experience, and we look forward to the contributions he will make to the citizens we serve."

Canton Police Welcomes New Officer

Thursday, October 8, 2020, Canton's Chief of Police, Stephen Merrifield, introduced its newest Police Officer, Ben Porter, to the agency. Officer Porter brings three years of experience with him to the department.

He was sworn into the department, with the Oath of Office by Judge Thomas A. Roach Jr. at the Canton Public Safety and Municipal Court Complex, this afternoon. We congratulate Officer Porter and welcome him to the CPD family.

Chief Stephen Merrifield stated, "We are very proud to have Officer Porter join the Canton Police Department family. He shares our "servant attitude" core belief, and I look forward to the positive impact he will make on the community we humbly serve and protect." 

Capt. J. Tucker, Deputy Chief W. Turner, Judge Roach, Ofc. Porter, Chief Stephen Merrifield, Capt. Baldwin, Lt. J. Lumus.

Canton Police Welcomes New Officer

On Wednesday, October 23, 2020, Canton's Chief of Police, Stephen Merrifield, introduced its newest Police Officer, Courtney Rogers, to the agency. She was sworn into the department, with the Oath of Office by Judge Thomas A. Roach Jr. at the Canton Public Safety and Municipal Court Complex, this morning. We congratulate Officer Rogers and welcome her to the CPD family.

Chief Stephen Merrifield stated "We are very proud to have Officer Rogers join the Canton Police Department family. She shares our "servant attitude" core belief and I look forward to the positive impact she will make on the community we humbly serve and protect".

Ofc. Courtney Rogers & Judge Thomas A. Roach Jr.

Capt. Wendell Turner, Ofc Rogers, Chief Stephen Merrifield & Capt. Jeff Tucker