Canton restores police staffing after school resource officer removal sparks outcry

Municipality reverses course after public safety position cut in November

Canton, pop. 3,054, is located roughly 20 miles southeast of Sioux Falls, and is the seat of Lincoln County. (Hunter Dunteman / Sioux Falls Live)

CANTON — The Canton Police Department will be allowed to fill a vacated law enforcement position after city leaders reversed last month’s decision to cut down police staffing.

In a swift meeting lasting just 16 minutes Canton’s police chief earned the favor of three-quarters of the Canton City Commission, resulting in a vote to advertise a full-time position for a police officer.

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