Based on the results of an extensive testing process, Canton Police Department promoted Sergeant Scott Hilden to the rank of lieutenant this week. Lieutenant Hilden was hired by the department in 1992 as a patrol officer. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Michigan State University and a Masters Degree in Liberal Studies from Eastern Michigan University. Hilden also graduated from Police Staff and Command School at Eastern Michigan University.

During his 14 years of service Hilden has worked as a department instructor, field training officer and school resource officer. His most recent assignment was as the Community Relations Officer, responsible for crime prevention, community relations and data analysis for the department.

According to Public Safety Director John Santomauro, eight very qualified candidates participated in one of the most extensive, challenging testing processes he has seen in 36 years of law enforcement. The components of the test provided an in-depth evaluation of the candidates' communication and leadership skills. Hilden is the second of three sergeants being promoted to lieutenant this year to fill vacancies created by retirement.