A Statement from Canton Police Audit Committee Chair Robert McCarthy

CANTON — The following is a statement from Chair Robert McCarthy of the Police Audit Committee:

“The Police Audit Committee has released the full independent audit of the Canton Police Department conducted by 5 Stones Intelligence.

“As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, the report was made publicly available on the Town of Canton website immediately upon receipt.

“Town officials and the Police Audit Committee are now carefully reviewing the findings to assess any necessary next steps. The committee is committed to working with all stakeholders, including the police department, town leadership, and residents, to ensure that any recommendations are thoughtfully considered and appropriately implemented.

“The Police Audit Committee will meet Thursday evening to hear an executive summary of the independent audit from 5 Stones Intelligence. We will also hold a public forum from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, including a question-and-answer session with residents.

“We wish to thank our vendor and all committee members for their diligent work.

“We appreciate the community’s engagement in this process and will continue to provide updates as we move forward.”

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