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June 30, 2016
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Canton to enforce fireworks ordinance
With Independence Day fast
approaching, the Canton Public
Safety Department has issued a
reminder to residents regarding
the discharge of fireworks in the
township.
Currently, a township ordi-
nance regarding discharge of low-
impact fireworks, novelties and
consumer fireworks is clear and
will be enforced, officials said.
The ordinance states:
(a)
Except in the case of a permit
issued by the township, consumer
fireworks shall not be ignited, dis-
charged, or used by any person at
any time, except on the day pre-
ceding, the day of, or the day after
a national holiday. On these holi-
day dates only, the ignition, dis-
charge or use of consumer fire-
works is permitted between the
hours of 8 a.m. and midnight; and
always only in accordance with
state and local law.
(b)
When permitted, consumer
fireworks shall not be ignited or
discharged on public property,
school property, church property,
or property of another person
without that organization's or per-
son's written permission to use
consumer fireworks on the prem-
ises.
(c)
No fireworks shall be ignited
or discharged within 70 feet of
any building, or on any public
street.
(d)
Minors shall be prohibited
from possessing, using, igniting or
discharging consumer fireworks.
(e)
No person shall use low-
impact or consumer fireworks
while under the influence of alco-
holic liquor or a controlled sub-
stance or both.
The township ordinance also
prohibits the sale, storage or use
of sky lanterns inCanton.
During the upcoming holiday
weekend, the police department
will have additional officers on
duty to respond to all fireworks
complaints reported, officials
said.
“Last year the department
received an abundance of fire-
works complaints; this year, by
assigning officers to the special
enforcement, it will allow shift
officers to remain on task with
their regular patrol duties,” said
DeputyChief ScottHilden.
“In the best interest of public
safety and resident wellness,
police officers will be using a zero
tolerance approach to observed
fireworks violations,”Hilden said.
Unlawful discharging of fire-
works can be reported to the
Public Safety Department non-
emergency line at (734) 394-5400,
at the auto attendant dial 2, then
1. Emergency situations should be
called in to 911.
Congratulations
Canton Township Police Sgt. Eric Kolke, center, successfully
completed Police Staff & Command School at Michigan State
University, a 400-hour program, designed to provide extensive
training focused on management, planning, analysis and
administration of police departments and personnel. The pro-
grams are problem-based learning, fostering critical thinking
and philosophies applicable in today's law enforcement com-
munity, according to a spokesman. The unique experience
takes the officers beyond traditional operational methods and
exposes them to conceptual thinking, paving the way for their
future success as a command officer. Police Staff &
Command School is mandatory for all Canton command offi-
cers and is a component of the ongoing training of Canton
police officers. Kolke has been with the department for 20
years, and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division as a shift
supervisor. Kolke is congratulated on his accomplishment by
Public Safety Director Joshua Meier, left, and Deputy Police
Chief Scott Hilden, right.
Special guest
Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Kyle Guerrant stopped by
Romulus High School earlier this school year to learn more about the newly-added
Romulus Airport Virtual Academy (RAVA) and the early college partnership with Wayne
County Community College (WCCC). Guerrant said state education department offi-
cials are conducting statewide visits to allow school districts opportunities to highlight
success stories. Central office staff from the high school were able to meet with
Guerrant. "The visit provided us the chance to address hot button topics surrounding
standardized testing. We also inquired on knowing how the Michigan Department of
Education could help support our teachers," said Romulus Community Schools
Curriculum Director Karensa Smith.
