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Resident criticizes Canton police awards, says leadership is "sweeping issues under the rug"

Canton City Council · March 17, 2025
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Summary

A public commenter accused the Canton Police Department of awarding officers with sustained use-of-force violations and urged measurable policy changes; no response from police or administration is recorded in the meeting transcript.

At the Canton City Council public-comment period, Skylark Bruce criticized the Canton Police Department for awarding officers he described as having sustained use-of-force violations and urged the city to take measurable steps to change department culture.

Bruce, who identified himself and gave his address, said some officers who received awards have documented, sustained use-of-force violations…

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