Canton Public Safety Department

Canton Public Safety Department The Canton Public Safety Department is situated in Wayne County, Michigan. www.cantonpublicsafety.org

The Canton Public Safety Department is located at the intersection of Canton Center Road and Heritage Park Drive adjacent to Canton's administration building. The headquarters facility houses the department's police operations, police and fire administrative offices, communications center, records bureau, fire prevention and emergency management.

***PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT*** The Canton Police Department is investigating a report of a sewing needle partially protruding...
11/01/2025

***PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT***

The Canton Police Department is investigating a report of a sewing needle partially protruding from a piece of Halloween candy collected during trick-or-treating in the area of Saltz and Sheldon Rd.

Parents are urged to thoroughly inspect all Halloween candy before allowing children to consume it. If you find any object or foreign item inside a piece of candy, please contact the Canton Police Department at 734-394-5400 so officers can collect and investigate it. If you come across any candy that appears tampered with or suspicious, do not eat it and simply discard it.

At this time, this appears to be an isolated incident, but out of an abundance of caution, we want the community to be aware and vigilant.

The Canton Police Department takes all such reports seriously and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

See the photos below of the candy recovered from last night’s incident.

10/31/2025

In our final video for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Det. Giannola sits down with Lee Lee Scott of First Step to go over some Domestic Violence red flags in a relationship.

This past Friday (10/24/25) the first ever civilian employee day took place, which was developed to provide our support ...
10/29/2025

This past Friday (10/24/25) the first ever civilian employee day took place, which was developed to provide our support staff with information as to more of the "Why" on how officers train, react and report incidents. This day was put together as a day of education and fun for our non-sworn civilian support staff. During this day discussion was held on the officers' weapons systems, training and all participants had the opportunity to shoot a few different weapons systems. Additionally, Ofc. Zinser and K9 Tino provided a K9 demo. For the afternoon portion participants made a visit to the local prosecutors' officers and the 35th District Court. Overall, the day was a filled with good conversation, knowledge enhancement and fun.

Thank you to Lauren Lollo, Ofc. Jason Singleton, Ofc. Jason Blickensdorf, Ofc. Cale Bell and Ofc. Zinser with Tino for their planning, range safety and participation with this event.

10/29/2025

In our 4th video with First Step for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Det. Giannola speaks with Program Coordinator Porsche Commons to discuss how to support a loved one who may be the victim of domestic violence.

First Step: 734-722-6800
In cases of emergency, call 911.

🎃🐶 Pumpkins & Pups – A Howlin’ Good Time! 🐾🍂Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pumpkins and Pups event!We had a...
10/26/2025

🎃🐶 Pumpkins & Pups – A Howlin’ Good Time! 🐾🍂

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pumpkins and Pups event!
We had a blast celebrating fall with our community — from festive pumpkins to furry friends in costume, it was a day full of smiles, wagging tails, and great conversations.

👮‍♂️ We’re grateful for the chance to connect with you and your four-legged family members in such a fun and relaxed setting.

📸 Did you snap a great photo?
Drop your favorite pics in the comments — we’d love to see your pups and pumpkin fun!

☕🚓 Coffee with a Cop – Today at IKEA! 🚓☕Join us today from 10 AM to 12 PM at IKEA for Coffee with a Cop!This is a great ...
10/25/2025

☕🚓 Coffee with a Cop – Today at IKEA! 🚓☕

Join us today from 10 AM to 12 PM at IKEA for Coffee with a Cop!
This is a great opportunity to meet your local officers, ask questions, and share what's on your mind — all over a warm cup of coffee.

👮‍♀️ No speeches. No agenda. Just conversation.
📍 Location: IKEA
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/25/2025

**Traffic Alert for Saturday**

The Wayne County Weighmaster will be escorting a new transformer for ITC from Wixom to the ITC location in Canton (Cherry Hill west of Lilley Rd). The load will weigh around 800,000 pounds.

They plan to keep one lane open, when possible, but all lanes will be blocked at times.

Route: Southbound Beck Rd to Eastbound Cherry Hill
Start Time: 8am
Duration: Expected to take several hours

Please plan ahead and expect delays in these areas.

Got unused or expired medications? Don’t let them sit around — safely dispose of them during the DEA’s National Prescrip...
10/23/2025

Got unused or expired medications? Don’t let them sit around — safely dispose of them during the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!

📍 Drop-off Location: 1150 S Canton Center Road
🕘 Time: 10:00 - 2:00 PM

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and prevent prescription drug misuse. 💊✅

***UPDATE***The individual has been safely located. We extend our sincere appreciation to the public for their assistanc...
10/22/2025

***UPDATE***

The individual has been safely located. We extend our sincere appreciation to the public for their assistance in this matter.

The Canton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 46-year-old Gary Stevens, who suffers from cognitive impairment. Gary walked away from his residence near Lilley Road and Palmer Road on Monday, October 20, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Gary is described as a white male, approximately 6’0” tall and 165 pounds, last seen wearing a green and blue flannel shirt with unknown pants.

Anyone with information on Gary’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Canton Police Department at 734-394-5400.

10/22/2025

🎃👻 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips 🚓🍬

Halloween is right around the corner, and we’re just as excited as you are for costumes, candy, and spooky fun! We want to make sure everyone has a frightfully good time…and stays safe while doing it. 🧛‍♂️🕸️

In collaboration with our friend Michael Myers, Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind:

🕯️ Light it up! Carry flashlights or glow sticks and make sure costumes are bright or have reflective tape so little ghosts and goblins can be seen.

🚶‍♀️ Stick to the sidewalks or Cross at corners, use crosswalks, and never dart into the street — even if there’s candy on the other side!

🚗 Drivers, beware! Slow down in neighborhoods. Trick-or-treaters might be harder to see, especially at dusk.

🍬 Check the treats. Make sure candy is factory-wrapped and hasn’t been tampered with before letting the kiddos dig in.

🎭 Know your crew. Young children should always be with an adult. Older kids should stick with a group and have a set route.

And of course…if you see something spooky that shouldn't be spooky (suspicious activity, unsafe behavior), give us a call. We're out and about to keep the streets safe for all our witches and wizards. 🧙‍♀️🧟

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Congratulations to Sgt. Falk and Sgt. Posont on your graduation from the Eastern Michigan University School of Staff and...
10/20/2025

Congratulations to Sgt. Falk and Sgt. Posont on your graduation from the Eastern Michigan University School of Staff and Command (Class 42) this past Friday, October 17th, 2025. This program prepares leaders within police departments across Michigan to adopt strategic approaches and develop effective problem-solving skills for police leadership roles. Your commitment to this training strengthens our department and reinforces our mission to serve the Canton community.

Great work Sgt. Falk and Sgt. Posont

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1150 S Canton Center Road
Canton, MI
48188

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