Canton Police Officers Promoted To Rank of Corporal

Two Canton police officers were recently promoted to the rank of corporal.

Lou Louzader and James McPherson were promoted during a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 11. After meeting the qualifications and passing a written and role play scenario test, they were interviewed by a panel made from surrounding agencies.

Officer Louzader has been with the agency since December 2002. Officer McPherson has been with the agency since May 2013 and has four years prior law enforcement experience.

The officers’ families, friends, colleagues and city officials were there to celebrate the promotion. Chief Mark Mitchell presented them with their badges and gave them a framed copy of their Attention to Orders.

Photo: from left to right, Chief Mark Mitchell, Cpl. Lou Louzader, Cpl. James, McPherson, Lt. German Rivas and Lt. Jeff Tucker. Credit: Stan Wilson