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Canton Police Chief and Department featured in statewide publication

Posted 12/27/21

The December “Agency Spotlight” page informs readers about the Canton department, its challenges, police reform and officers going “above and beyond” the call of duty. The full page can be …

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Canton Police Chief and Department featured in statewide publication

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The December “Agency Spotlight” page informs readers about the Canton department, its challenges, police reform and officers going “above and beyond” the call of duty.

The full page can be viewed by visiting https://www.nychiefs.org/assets/ChiefsChronicle/Chiefs%20Chronicle%20Dec%202021.pdf and go to Page 17.

“One thing I wanted to add is that the Canton Police Department’s success is really borne from the hard work and dedication of all of the police officers and dispatchers that currently work and formerly have worked in its ranks,” stated Santimaw, now in his 24th year with the department. “They are the ones who make my job much easier.”

He has served as police chief since 2016.

The Canton police department has six full-time police officers, three sergeants and Chief Santimaw.

A few excerpts from the article focus on working with the community and challenges facing all police departments.

“We have a good rapport with both colleges, including the students, faculty and staff,” said Santimaw.

“Certainly all of the potential roadblocks facing our profession, including the pandemic, protests, mental health, bail reform, recruitment, and retention, have made our job even more formidable,” said Santimaw.