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Proudly Endorsed by Clinton Township Public Safety
Here is what they say about Robert Cannon, Clinton Township Supervisor
Police Lieutenant’s and Sergeant’s Association
We are proud to endorse Robert Cannon for Clinton Township Supervisor.
Police Officer’s Association
We are very proud to endorse Robert Cannon for his re-election as Supervisor. Mr. Cannon has dedicated his life to serving the citizens of Clinton Township. Our community is absolutely a better place today because of his commitment to our residents. Mr. Cannon has worked tirelessly with the CTPOA to keep the citizens of Clinton Township safe. We believe that you are a firm advocate of the various issues which the members of our association support.
Police Captain’s Union
We are pleased to offer our endorsement for your re-election. You have always been a strong supporter of law enforcement and the department in particular. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to working with you in the future.
The Police Officers Association of Michigan
Proudly endorse Robert J. Cannon, Clinton Township Supervisor.
The Michigan Professional Firefighter’s Union
We endorse Robert J. Cannon’s re-election as Clinton Township Supervisor citing Cannon’s
willingness to work with Clinton Township Fire to solve problems and find common ground on important issues.
Fire Chief’s Association
We are pleased to endorse you for the position of Clinton Township Supervisor. Firm decisions in the past economic downturn and during the most recent COVID-19 pandemic exhibited your keen foresight and has led the fire department into a period of continued recovery and stabilization. Although the decisions that were made at your level were difficult to execute, we understood why this was done, and it has paved the way for the department to be what it once was and continues to be today. Your genuine dedication and concern for this Township makes you an excellent choice for the position. We look forward to four more years of your service to Clinton Township.
Fire Fighter’s Association
We believe in the strong partnership we have built and desire that to continue. The relationship that has been built has benefited all concerned-our residents, our firefighters, as well as the Township as a whole. With a strong partnership, we can continue to deliver the highest levels of fire protection and advanced medical services that our residents have come to expect from their fire department over our 75 year history. We are proud to extend our endorsement to you for your reelection.
ALWAYS WORKING TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR CITIZENS SAFE
Clinton Township Fire and Police work toward continuous improvement
The Clinton Township Fire Department has 5 fire stations serving a community bisected by two branches of the Clinton River and the Clinton River. Annually, there are 13,000 calls for fire or health emergencies, an average of 35 calls per day per station.
All Clinton firefighters are paramedics and hold a state license for advanced life support. Under this classification, fire personnel are able to provide the most advanced form of life support that the State and Macomb County Medical Control Board allow.
Department training is continuous and the fire inspection/prevention division has made the community safer as they work cooperatively with the township’s building department.
When a new police station was to be constructed, Robert Cannon, then a township trustee, insisted it be constructed in the central part of the township on Groesbeck Highway north of 16 Mile Road and not the Civic Center site as was proposed.
Meticulous hiring practices with stringent requirements physically, educationally and mentally assure that police officers are well equipped and motivated to serve our community.
Department improvements include purchase of patrol vehicles and body cameras for improved accountability. The department’s K-9 unit was reestablished in March 2019 with a Shepherd named Bice. And a drone was purchased to assist in areas where geography and/or remoteness require an overhead view. Department staff and officers have undergone cultural diversity training. More than 46,400 annual calls for assistance, an average of 127 calls daily are made.
Both the fire and police departments transitioned to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office Centralized Dispatch several years ago improving operations. The Clinton Township Fire Department and Police Departments are supported by dedicated millages voted by residents and an annual special assessment voted by the Board of Trustees.
“I am very proud of our police and fire departments and the dedication they bring to our residents each and every day. We thank our residents for the amazing support that has helped our fire and police departments become the premier departments they are today,” said Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon.