Frank Canning was sworn in as deputy chief of the Trenton Police Department at the City Council meeting on Dec. 1.

Chief Hawkins introduced Canning as a recent retiree from Taylor who most recently led that city’s detective bureau and served on its hostage negotiating team. Hawkins noted Canning is a downriver resident and holds a master’s degree from Tiffin University.

Canning took the oath of office in a public ceremony, reciting portions of the police oath, including “I will never betray my badge” and pledging to “faithfully perform the duties of the office of deputy chief of police in and for the city of Trenton.” Mayor Rezeppa and council members in attendance observed the ceremony.

The ceremony was added to the regular meeting record by unanimous consent. No formal policy actions accompanied the swearing-in; the council proceeded with scheduled business after the presentation.