Four new recruits were sworn into the Canton Police Department on Thursday, March 29, 2018. During the ceremony, which was held at Canton City Hall, four (4) Canton Police Officers were sworn in by Judge Thomas A. Roach and each given their new badge. Family, friends and other members of the Canton Police force were in attendance to show their support for the new Officers.
Officers Erin Leonard, Michael Shaw, Zachary Sherer and Christopher Cochran each successfully completed the Officer training course at the Rome GPSTC training facility. Officer Leonard served as Class President and Officer Cochran served as the Vice President. Officer Michael Shaw was a proud member of the class Color Guard.
"We are very proud of our new Officers and look forward to them gaining more experience in our Field Training Program. We feel they are an excellent fit for our organization and community we serve. They all have the right attitude, mindset and heart to engage and protect this great city."
