Canton Police Welcome New Officers

CANTON, GA — The Canton Police held a swearing-in ceremony for two of its newest officers on Thursday at the Canton Public Safety and Municipal Court Complex.

Officer Paul Philpot and Officer Matthew Cruz were sworn into the department by Judge Thomas A. Roach. Family, friends, and other members of the Canton Police force were in attendance to show their support. Both officers bring two years of previous law enforcement experience to the department.

"We feel these officers have the community mindset that lines up with the culture of our department," Chief Stephen Merrifield said in a news release. "We are excited to have them be part of our team."