The Canton Police held a swearing-in ceremony for two (2) of its newest officers on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the Canton Public Safety and Municipal Court Complex. Officer Paul Philpot and Officer Matthew Cruz were sworn into the department by Judge Thomas A. Roach. Family, friends, and other members of the Canton Police force were in attendance to show their support. Both officers bring two years of previous law enforcement experience to the department.
Chief Stephen Merrifield stated, "We feel these officers have the community mindset that lines up with the culture of our department. We are excited to have them be part of our team."
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| Left to right: Cpt. J. Tucker, Deputy Chief Wendell Turner, Judge Thomas Roach, Ofc. Cruz, Ofc. Philpot, Chief Stephen Merrifield, Lt. Lummus, Cpt. Baldwin |
