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What is Community Policing?
What are the various services offered by the Canton Police Department?
Canton is divided into how many community policing areas?
Canton police officers work how many hours in a shift?
Does Canton have a "SWAT" team?
Does Canton have a jail?
What color are Cantons new police cars?
Where, specifically, would a Canton resident go to register a handgun?
True or false: On average, Canton Police arrest over 2,000 people annually?
Generally, do Canton police Officers ride in one or two officer patrol cars?
Do you have to be a resident to join the Canton Police Reserve Officer program?
Does the Canton Police Department patrol I-275?
Does Canton have a canine unit? How is it utilized?
What is a video arraignment?
Does the Canton Police Department or Fire Department offer tours of their facilities?
How are the Canton Police and Fire Departments funded?
How do I obtain an accident report?
Why do Canton Police cars have cameras mounted in them?
What jobs are performed in the Canton Police Department by civilians?
How do I file a police report?
How many sworn officers does the Canton Police Department employ?
What is special enforcement?
How do I request special enforcement assistance?
What is Community Policing?
Officers are assigned to a specific community policing area in the Township. They become familiar with the residents and businesses in that area, building relationships and gaining knowledge of the area. When problems arise officers are empowered by the department to solve them proactively.
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What are the various services offered by the Canton Police Department?
- Accident Investigation
- Team Bicycle Unit
- Community Outreach
- Crime Prevention
- Detective Bureau
- Explorer Program
- Motor Carrier Unit
- Records Bureau
- Reserve Unit
- School Resource Officers
- Special Enforcement Unit
- T.E.A.M.
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Canton is divided into how many community policing areas?
Four.
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Canton police officers work how many hours in a shift?
Twelve.
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Does Canton have a "SWAT" team?
Canton officers belong to Western-Wayne Special Operations Team (SOT) a consortium made up of seven Western-Wayne area departments. Northville, Northville Twp., Wayne, Canton, Plymouth, Plymouth Twp., and Van Buren Twp.
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Does Canton have a jail?
Yes.
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What color are Cantons new police cars?
Black w/ white graphics.
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Where, specifically, would a Canton resident go to register a handgun?
The Records Bureau at the Canton Police Department.
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True or false: On average, Canton Police arrest over 2,000 people annually?
True.
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Generally, do Canton police Officers ride in one or two officer patrol cars?
One officer.
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Do you have to be a resident to join the Canton Police Reserve Officer program?
No.
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Does the Canton Police Department patrol I-275?
No, the Canton police department does not patrol I-275, with the exception of the motor carrier officer.
Canton officers will respond to incidents on I-275 if the Michigan State Police are unable to respond.
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Does Canton have a canine unit? How is it utilized?
The department has two canine units. They are used for narcotics detection, tracking, apprehension of suspects and evidence finding. They can also be used to locate missing children and missing persons.
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What is a video arraignment?
Video arraignment is an interactive video system connected to both the jail and the courtroom. It allows judges, court administrators and public defense attorneys to proceed with arraignments while the defendant remains at the jail.
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Does the Canton Police Department or Fire Department offer tours of their facilities?
Yes.
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How are the Canton Police and Fire Departments funded?
Canton Police and Fire Departments are funded through special assessment millage on all real property in Canton. The special assessments were approved by the voters in 1976 (Fire) and 1977 (Police).
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How do I obtain an accident report?
Copies of accident reports can be obtained for a fee from the Records Bureau located on the first floor of the police department, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd, during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Accident reports may also be purchased online at www.tracview.com.
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Why do Canton Police cars have cameras mounted in them?
The advantages of in-car cameras serve several purposes: increases accountability; reduces the department's liability; aides in responding to citizen complaints, civil litigation, and evidence for court.
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What jobs are performed in the Canton Police Department by civilians?
Civilians perform dispatching and administrative functions for the department.
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How do I file a police report?
Police reports can be made in person to any police officer on duty in the community or the officer on duty at the front desk. If you are unable to come in, call for an officer to be dispatched to you at 734-394-5400.
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How many sworn officers does the Canton Police Department employ?
82
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What is special enforcement?
The primary purpose of the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) is to reduce traffic accidents and crime through high visibility and directed patrols. The unit works reactively by responding to complaints from Canton residents and businesses. The unit saturates an area and takes swift enforcement action on all violations.
SEU officers also conduct monthly alcohol and tobacco decoy operations to ensure that local businesses check for proof of legal age when selling alcohol and tobacco products.
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How do I request special enforcement assistance?
Requests for service can be made through Public Safety dispatch at 734-394-5400.
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