Canton Detectives Investigate Entering Auto Incidents

After daybreak on Sunday, August 19, 2018, Officers responded to multiple reports of vehicles being entered in both the Summer Walk and Park Village subdivisions off Fate Conn Rd. At this time, twenty-five (25) Entering Auto reports have been documented between both neighborhoods. From what Officers and Detectives can determine, all vehicles entered were unlocked at the time of the crimes.

Additionally, homeowners were able to turn over several surveillance videos which, depict four (4) late teen or early 20’s black males walking through the communities between 1:30 – 5:00 am, pulling on vehicle door handles and entering cars they found unlocked. The suspects did not take items out of many of the vehicles but did manage to steal three (3) handguns, an undetermined amount of cash and other personal belongings.

The department has increased patrols in this area, especially during the overnight hours and urges citizens to partner with them to help enforcement efforts by locking their vehicles and removing any personal belongings to include (handguns, laptops, wallets, purses), etc. Furthermore, the agency will be conducting a “Roving Roll Call” program at the Summer Walk Subdivision Club House this Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at 5:30 pm. Please follow the department’s Facebook Page for further details.

Detectives are actively working these cases and request anyone with information about the crimes to call 911 or the department at 770-720-4883.

Click here to see the video of the suspects

Still shot from video

Officers arrest male for Public Indecency

On Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at approximately 1200 hrs., an Officer was dispatched to the report of Public Indecency in the Target parking lot located at 2022 Cumming Highway. As the responding unit was en route to the call, the 911 Operator advised the suspect was masturbating / exposing himself in front of pedestrians as they entered the store and was attempting to leave in an older model blue or green Ford Ranger pick-up. The Officer arrived, patrolled the area and was unable to locate the alleged perpetrator.

However, after further keen research and investigation, the responding Officer, along with the Shift Corporal, were able to obtain information on the owner of the pick-up truck and verified his description. They were able to confirm through contact with the male that he was in the parking lot at the time of the incident, but he advised everything was just a misunderstanding. Due to the totality of the circumstances and evidence collected, warrants were obtained for the male and he was arrested on Sunday, August 5, 2018.

Chief Mark J. Mitchell added, “I commend our hard-working Officers for their commitment and diligence in this case. We are very grateful this person was removed off the streets in our community, before he continued this activity and / or harmed someone in the future. Efforts like this greatly strengthen the quality of life for our citizens we serve.

 

Suspect Information:

James Blake Worley age: 28 of Canton, Ga.

Charge:

Public Indecency

CPD Supervisor received FBI Trilogy Award

Over the past year, Uniform Patrol Sergeant Mary Turner attended the FBI- Law Enforcement Executive Development Association’s (LEEDA) Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute and Executive Leadership Institute program.

During the course of her studies, Sgt. Turner engaged in topics to include personality diagnostics, leadership case studies, mentoring, developing your people, performance management, risk management and credibility. In addition, she was involved in such areas as command discipline and liability, dealing with problem employees and leading change within an organization. Furthermore, the Sergeant engaged in other studies such as generational leadership, paradigms and change objectives, power and influence, transactional and transformational leadership and the future of law enforcement.

Sergeant Turner recently completed this intense program and has been awarded the        FBI - LEEDA Trilogy Award and was recognized for this very important accomplishment during last night’s City Council Meeting.

Police Chief Mark J. Mitchell stated, “I am extremely proud of Sergeant Turner for the hard work and commitment she dedicated into finishing such a very important training program. All of our employees are vital to the success of this organization so, we must invest in their career development which not only improves their skill sets but also continues to develop our department into a premier professional agency that supports our employees and the community we serve.”

Sergeant Mary Turner 

Roving Roll Calls

In our continuing efforts to develop and strengthen our relationship with the citizens we serve, the Canton Police Department will be conducting “Roving Roll Calls” in the community. Currently, each of our Uniform Patrol Shifts holds a Roll Call prior to beginning their shifts, where officers are briefed on current issues or crime trends impacting their patrol area.

During the summer months, we will be conducting these Roll Calls inside and outside at various locations in the City, two or three times a month. The Roll Calls usually last about 10 to 15 minutes. We will post the locations and dates of these “Roving Roll Calls” on our Social Media in hopes that our community will be interested in attending. Citizens are encouraged to come watch the Roll Calls, ask any questions they may have and engage in conversations with our officers which gives the police and community a chance to interact.

If you are interested in having a “Roving Roll Call” in your area, please contact our Community Outreach Officer Pacer Cordry at Pacer.Cordry@Cantonga.gov.

Our first “Roving Roll Call” will be this Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 5:15 pm., in the parking lot of Walmart located at 1550 Riverstone Parkway. We hope to see you there!

Police Department Builds an Active Resistance Laboratory

The Police Department recently completed construction of a multi-purpose Active Resistance Laboratory, which is located behind the City Public Works facility off Ridge Road. Agency instructors, along with Public Works Department personnel, worked together to format and build the wooden structure, which will now serve as a live scenario-based training location for the department’s Officers throughout the year.

Earlier this year, instructors attended an intense State Active Resistance course, which helped spark the idea for the agency to build its own Laboratory where Officers can train close to home and develop their skill-sets in dealing with critical force incidents. Agency instructors will use the new structure to create different mock sites (residences, businesses, etc.) for Officers to respond to and address the given Active Resistance situation.

The department’s goal for the new initiative is to continue to hone Officer’s knowledge as it relates to the following:


1. Reasonable application for Active Resistance;

2. Situational de-escalation techniques through live scenarios;

3. Legal aspects and guidelines for the use of force when faced with Active Resistance;

4. Teach skill building / transition drills to personnel on use of force and non-deadly force;

5. Instruct Officers on the latest Supreme Court decisions as to “When is Force Reasonable.”

6. Get Officers out of the classroom and into realistic training drills and scenarios;


Chief of Police Mark J. Mitchell added, “We are excited to get this new and very important training course underway. I strongly believe the Active Resistance Laboratory will give our Officers the vital instruction, confidence, experience and knowledge needed when dealing with Active Resistance situations. Classroom instruction is important but live scenario-based training is key to building skill-sets in our personnel and the "know how" to help them as they make split second decisions that inherently come with many Active Resistance encounters. This multi-use structure was simple and very cost effective to build but is so very important to have in our back yard because of the many training benefits it will have for our Officers, organization and community we serve, engage with and protect each day.”

The department will begin using the facility for training in the coming months.


See pics below....

Coffee with a Cop

The Police Department’s next Coffee with a Cop community event will be held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, from 8:00 -10:00 am., at Cup Up Coffee in downtown Canton (210 E. Main Street, Canton, GA.) 

This on-going outreach allows Officers and citizens to connect, engage, problem solve and build important trusting relationships which are vital to improving the quality of life for everyone in the community.

Canton Police Recruitment Program

On Tuesday, July 31, 2018, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm., the Police Department is hosting a Recruitment Job Fair on the 3rd floor of Canton City Hall located at 151 Elizabeth Street, Canton, GA.

The agency is looking for candidates to become certified or persons who are already certified Peace Officers. Those who possess a mindset of community, an attitude of service and a heart of protection need apply to serve alongside a dedicated group of professional men and women who make-up one of the rising Law Enforcement organizations in our state.

Why attend the program you ask? Because we will show you we offer very competitive pay, benefits, educational incentives, experience pay, specialized certification incentives, a myriad of training opportunities, career development guidance, latest in law enforcement technology and an assigned vehicle program (Chevrolet Tahoe / Chevrolet Silverado). In addition, Officers are issued back-up weapons, patrol rifles, Body Worn Cameras and the latest in high performance uniform wear and equipment.

Furthermore, the department offers a mentorship program for new Officers, Wellness (physical / mental) program for sworn personnel, strong community involvement, coaching, mentoring, support, care, recognition for a job well done, communication throughout the agency, a true spirt of teamwork and a genuine investment in our most valued resource, our employees!

There are many other reasons to attend the recruitment fair, so if you want to join a motivated and professional team, go ahead, make the choice and we hope to see you on July 31st. If you have any questions before the event, please contact Professional Standards Sergeant Scott Hoffman at 770-720-4883 and / or via his e-mail at scott.hoffman@cantonga.gov for further details.

Become part of a team that strives each day to make a noble difference with those we serve!!