North Canton Police Department

North Canton Police Department The City of North Canton borders the City of Canton. However, it is a separate municipality that maintains its own, separate Police Department.

The Police Department is located inside of City Hall with adjacent parking found on the West side of the building.
**This page is not monitored-for emergencies call 911 and for non-emergencies call (330) 499-5911** The department is in the process of researching the potential future use of Social Media as a way to efficiently relay information to the public. Therefore, this site is not being maintained on a daily basis. However the department does maintain a website.

05/28/2026

BICYCLE SAFETY RECOGNITION:
We’re excited to continue recognizing youth in our community who demonstrate proper bicycle safety habits. This includes wearing helmets correctly and practicing safe operation while traveling on city streets.
This program is made possible through our continued community partnership with Ro’s Custard Creations and the Stark County Bicycle Club.

05/27/2026

UPDATE all emergency and non-emergency phone lines are functioning normally at this time.

Stark County 911 service's are not functioning currently.

The Police Department’s NON emergency phone number of (330) 499-5911 is temporarily not working.

Please contact the police department at (330) 639-8570 until repairs are completed.

Introducing Drive Safe North Canton The North Canton Police Department is excited to launch our new Speed Management & E...
05/26/2026

Introducing Drive Safe North Canton

The North Canton Police Department is excited to launch our new Speed Management & Enforcement page on our website as part of our Drive Safe North Canton initiative.

This new page provides real-world data and resources to help residents better understand how and why we focus on speed management throughout our city.

📊 What you’ll find on the page:
• Speed statistics from over a dozen North Canton streets
• 85th Percentile Speed – the speed at or below which 85% of drivers are traveling
• Average Speed – the overall average of all vehicles measured
• Percent of Excessive Speeders – drivers traveling 11+ mph over the posted limit

By sharing this information, we hope to give our community a clearer picture of driving behavior in North Canton and the work we’re doing to keep our roads safe.

👉 Check out the new page here: https://northcantonohio.gov/577/Speed-Management-Enforcement

05/24/2026

⚠️ Event Road Closures 5/25: Memorial Day Parade ⚠️

Please be aware of road closures this Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) from 7:30 AM-10:30 AM for the North Canton Lions Club's annual Memorial Day Parade! 🇺🇸

The parade will step off at 9:00 AM near Hoover High School’s east parking lot, following a route west on 7th St. NE to N. Main St., then south on N. Main St. to Bitzer Park. At Bitzer Park, the City will host our annual Memorial Day Ceremony immediately following the parade (around 10:00 AM). Beginning at 7:30 AM that day:

🚧 7th St. NE will be closed from Wise Ave. NE to N. Main St.
🚧 Main St. will be closed from 7th St. NE to Bitzer St. SE
🚧 All approaches & intersections connecting to 7th St. NE & Main St. along the parade route will be closed for the duration of the event.

For more parade information, please contact the North Canton Lions Club via their website or page. We hope to see you there! ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 America 250 Commemorative Patch • Limited Release! 🇺🇸We’re excited to officially open sales of our custom America 250...
05/22/2026

🇺🇸 America 250 Commemorative Patch • Limited Release! 🇺🇸

We’re excited to officially open sales of our custom America 250 patches to the general public! This is a one-of-a-kind collectible with only 300 patches produced. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good and will never be recreated.

Each patch features the iconic Hoover smokestack, celebrating a piece of our local history, and is hand-labeled #1–300. After internal sales, we have fewer than 200 patches remaining, so don’t wait.

💲Price: $10 each (cash only at this time)
📍Where to buy:
• Dispatch window - North Canton PD 24/7
• Upcoming summer events including the 4th of July Festival, Main Street Festival, 720 Market, and more (while supplies last)

All proceeds directly support the North Canton Police Benevolence Association, established in 1994 by the late Stan Strausser (Ret.). The Benevolence's mission is to promote a strong, supportive culture within the department and assist with a wide range of needs, including:

•Memorial funds and support for a members grieving family
•Donations made in honor of loved ones
•Retirement celebrations, plaques, and promotion receptions
•Cards and gifts for members facing medical challenges
•Department needs including the Keurig in dispatch ☕

If you're a patch collector or know one, this is a must-have piece of North Canton history.

👉 Grab yours while they last and support a great cause!
Thank you for your continued support. 🇺🇸

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Retired Lieutenant Stanley “Stan” Strausser, who died Saturday mor...
05/20/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Retired Lieutenant Stanley “Stan” Strausser, who died Saturday morning in Florida at the age of 70 following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. While some may not have known him personally, his long service and commitment to this department left a lasting and meaningful mark.

Lt. Strausser dedicated the majority of his life to serving the City of North Canton and its Police Department. He began his career in public safety in 1972 as a full-time dispatcher with the North Canton Police Department while still a senior at Hoover High School. After spending time with the Stark County Sheriff’s Office and working in private security with the Ford Motor Company, he returned home to North Canton and was sworn in as a patrolman on May 26, 1987.

The son of longtime Mayor Charles B. Strausser, Stan proudly carried on his family’s legacy of service to the community, a tradition that continues today through members of his family, including his nephew, Sgt. Ron Mizner.

Through dedication, professionalism, and steady leadership, Stan rose through the ranks and, in 1999, was promoted to Lieutenant, where he served as the commander of the Detective Bureau following the retirement of Lt. Denny Myers. He remained in that role until his retirement on January 20, 2015.

Stan was deeply committed to his professional growth and the advancement of the law enforcement profession. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement Administration, a Master’s degree in Public Administration, and completed both the School of Police Staff and Command and the Police Executive Leadership College. Among his many accomplishments, he was recognized as the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer in 1995 and served as President of the Police Department Benevolent Association for 18 years.

We extend our deepest condolences to Stan’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. His legacy of service, leadership, and dedication will not be forgotten.

The North Canton Police Department recovered a w**d trimmer from the roadway today at the intersection of 7th St. Ne and...
05/20/2026

The North Canton Police Department recovered a w**d trimmer from the roadway today at the intersection of 7th St. Ne and North Main St.
If the owner can provide the model of this trimmer, you can claim this item at the North Canton Police Department. The trimmer will be held for 90 days.

🚧 Construction Update – Police Department Remodel 🚧We’re about a month and a half into our police department remodel pro...
05/19/2026

🚧 Construction Update – Police Department Remodel 🚧

We’re about a month and a half into our police department remodel project, and we wanted to provide the community with an update on our progress.

Crews have been working hard throughout the demolition phase and have made significant strides. So far, they have:

• Demolished the old roll call room and both locker rooms
• Cleaned up and repaired all the wall block edges
• Prepped new doorways
• Removed outdated plumbing and began cutting the floor for a new drainage system
• Constructed the new property room
• Created a new entry into the lower-level training area
• Enclosed a storage space for our bike patrol units

Right now, a major focus is on the HVAC system. Crews are removing all of the old boiler components—approximately 5,000 pounds worth—and installing new piping so everything is ready when the new system arrives.

We are pleased to report that the project remains on schedule, with Phase 1 expected to be completed by the end of July. This phase includes:

✅ New property room
✅ New roll call room
✅ Small training area
✅ Kitchenette
✅ Bathrooms
✅ Fully updated locker rooms with proper gear storage

We know that during demolition, progress can sometimes feel slow from the outside, but we can assure you the crews are putting in strong work every single day. Once the walls start going up, you’ll begin to see the transformation move much more quickly.

We are incredibly grateful to have been part of Dominic’s Make-A-Wish day alongside our partners at the North Canton Fir...
05/16/2026

We are incredibly grateful to have been part of Dominic’s Make-A-Wish day alongside our partners at the North Canton Fire Department and so many others who made this possible.

Spending time with Dominic and speaking with his mother about everything he’s going through was a humbling and grounding experience for all of us. Opportunities like this remind us what truly matters.

We are so glad we could play a small role in giving Dominic a day filled with excitement, smiles, and memories that none of us will ever forget.

This key was found found on a park bench at Price Park on 5/13/26 and turned into the police department. If this is your...
05/16/2026

This key was found found on a park bench at Price Park on 5/13/26 and turned into the police department. If this is your key, you can claim it at the North Canton Police Department.

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