The Canton Police & Fire Youth Academy class of 2024 recently celebrated completion of the classes which taught participants about the daily operations of both the police and fire departments. Professional public health officers explained the role of local police officers and firefighters within the community and offered hands-on experience to the students. The work of several special units within each department were topics as well including the effective use of a fire extinguisher, CPR certification and first aid, K9 demonstrations along with SWAT demonstrations along with team building activities. Various other topics were covered during the week-long classes including the dangers of impaired driving. The next free public Youth Academy is set for 2025.
