DOVER — The Dover Police Department recently hired Michael Cannon as a Patrolman. Mayor James Dodd administered the Oath of Office to Cannon at the Township Mayor and Council Meeting on April 30.
Born and raised in the Town of Dover, he proudly graduated from Dover High School in 2014. Since then, he has been a dedicated volunteer with the Dover Fire Department and is a certified EMT. Michael earned his associate degree in criminal justice from the County College of Morris in 2017.
In 2018 and 2019, Michael volunteered as a summer camp counselor in Dover, serving as a positive role model for local youth. He also worked as a paraprofessional at Canfield Avenue Elementary School, helping children. In 2020, Michael graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
In 2022, he attended the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy as an alternate group recruit and graduated from the 98th Basic Police Force for police officers. After graduation, Michael was hired as a full-time police officer in Wayne Township.
“He dreamed of returning to his hometown and becoming a Dover Police Officer. We are honored and proud to help him achieve this dream tonight, and we welcome him to the police officer position in Dover,” said Mayor Dodd.
