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On August 20, 2026, Canton Public Safety Director Andrea M. Perry issued a statement apologizing to the teen and his family and called the officers’ language and actions in the viral incident unacceptable and not reflective of Canton Police Department standards.
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"I do not condone the language or actions of the officers in the viral incident that is circulating throughout our community,' Public Safety Director Andrea M. Perry said in an Aug. 20 statement.
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