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