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Canton police report: staffing steady, serious crime down, traffic enforcement up
Summary
Chief Errol and Lieutenant Cromer told council the department remained fully staffed in 2025, responded to just under 31,000 calls, recorded reductions in several Group A crimes (including a cited 33% drop in crimes against persons), increased arrests and traffic enforcement, and credited targeted programs and partnerships for improved outcomes.
Chief Errol and Lieutenant Tiffany Cromer presented the Canton Police Department's 2025 operations report and highlighted staffing stability, crime declines and investments in focused enforcement and partnerships.
"Every year we handle around 30,000 calls a year," Chief Errol said, and added that departmental investments and council support helped the force remain fully staffed when many peer agencies had vacancies. Lieutenant…
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