Canton Police Department Promotes Three Officers

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At a promotion ceremony held Wednesday, July 1, three Canton police officers were recognized for their dedication and service by being promoted to higher ranks within the police department.

Chief Mark Mitchell presented badges and issued framed copies of Attention to Orders to Lt. Jeff Tucker, Lt German Rivas and Officer Michael Sweat.

The promotions included:

• Lt. Jeff Tucker was promoted to the rank of captain and assumes command of the Operations Bureau. He has served with the Canton Police Department for twelve years and has thirty years of law enforcement experience.
• Lt. German Rivas, who is scheduled to retire in August, was promoted to the rank of honorary captain. He has been with the department for sixteen years.
• Officer Michael Sweat was promoted to the rank of corporal (B-Team). He has been with the Canton Police Department for over a year and has over 26 years of law enforcement experience.

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Photo: from left to right are, Chief Mark Mitchell, Capt. Jeff Tucker, Corporal Michael Sweat, Lt. German Rivas and Assistant Chief Steve Merrifield.