With friends, family, and fellow officers looking on, the Paris Police Department welcomed three new officers last week, sworn in by City Clerk Janice Ellis.
Quin’tarious Dangerfield, James Cooper, and Clayton Crawford all attended the East Texas Police Academy in Kilgore, Texas, for six months, graduating July 11, 2025. All three passed the state exam on July 14, 2025.
Upon graduation, Cooper was recognized with “Top Shot” and “Marksmanship” awards, while Crawford was recognized with “Top-Driver” award.
City Mayor Mihir Pankaj, Councilman Gary Savage, police administration staff and police detectives were present for the ceremony.
Also in attendance was Cooper’s wife, Kendra and their two sons, Odin and Rollon; Crawford’s wife April, daughters Annah and Madison, sons Bryce and Austin; and Dangerfield’s girlfriend Tessa Fitzgerald, sister Arie, and stepdad Antonio Brown along with other family members and friends.
“Help us welcome and support Officer Cooper, Officer Crawford and Officer Dangerfield as they start their career with Law Enforcement.”
