Canton PD To Host Facebook Live Town Hall Meeting

CANTON, GA — The Canton Police Department will continue its impressive use of social media by using one of biggest online networks to host a town hall meeting.

The agency will host a Facebook live meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26. The meeting is expected to last about one our, and the live stream will be available on the Police Department's Facebook page.

Chief Mark Mitchel and Deputy Chief Steve Merrifield will take part in the broadcast, which will be archived for viewing once the live stream is over.

Viewers of the event can post questions in advance by commenting on the Facebook event page or by texting questions to (470) 239-0008.

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“We are always researching new, innovative and unique avenues to engage, connect and continue to build trust with those we serve," Chief Mitchell said. "We believe this live event will give our citizens another transparent way to learn about their department and an opportunity to ask questions in order for us to help solve problems in our community.”

If you have not done so, be sure to like and bookmark the agency's Facebook page so you can quickly find the live stream post once it becomes active.

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