This week Canton Police Department promoted police officer Robert Sidor to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Sidor was hired by the department in 1980 as a police cadet. Sidor has a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement from Western Illinois University, and successfully completed an extensive testing procedure for the promotion.

During his 25 years of service with the department, Sidor has earned many awards including seven certificates of merit, three department commendations, three certificates of appreciation, two life-saving awards, and officer of the year. Sidor has also participated in several special units including field training officer, detective bureau, evidence technician and rapid response. In 1988 Sergeant Sidor earned certification in accident reconstruction from Michigan State University. Since then he has become a department expert in the field of reconstruction investigating over 65 fatal accidents as a member of the department's Accident Investigation Team.

Sergeant Robert Sidor has been married to wife Lisa for 21 years and has seven children ranging in age from 1 ½ to 18.