This morning, I spoke at the Charlotte Center City Partners press conference on public safety in Uptown and specifically touched on juvenile accountability ahead of the 4th of July. We find ourselves in the sad reality that juveniles are committing crimes across the city at an

CMPD K-9 Officer Brent Simpson passed away today from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officer Simpson was a graduate of the 148th Recruit Class and served with CMPD since 2006. Most recently, Officer Simpson was assigned to the K-9 unit and faithfully served alongside his K-9

Happy Independence Day! Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable #4thofJuly! Thank you to the men and women of CMPD News for their dedication in keeping our community safe during this holiday.

Today we celebrated the life of CMPD K-9 Officer Brent Simpson. We honored his life of service and sacrifice. Officer Simpson served the City of Charlotte with CMPD and his country with the U.S. Navy. His impact is felt by all and will never be forgotten. Rest easy, Officer

It was an awesome day on the water yesterday! I had so much fun showing the participants my favorite hobby of fishing. We talked about the importance of hobbies and finding interests that make life fun and enjoyable. Thank you to Riley's Catch for helping put on another great

I am extremely grateful to everyone that participated in or just came out to show their support at the 1st Annual Charlotte Crime Stoppers 5K Run/Walk Charity event this morning! We truly had a great time. Charlotte Crime Stoppers is an invaluable resource to CMPD in providing tips in

It was my honor to speak today in Boston at the Senior Management Institute for Police session hosted by the Police Executive Research Forum. As police chief in one of the 20 largest cities in the nation, my job involves navigating complex challenges daily: from community trust

Today, I watched 40 men and women graduate from CMPD’s College Intern Program. I am so proud of this program and the success it has had with 6 classes so far. Currently, 13 out of these 40 interns are in the hiring process with CMPD News. This is a great pathway for young

We have life-saving work to highlight! Shout out to @CharlotteFire for collaborating with officers to help save a man’s life. 🚔🚒   On July 28, 2024, Central Division officers responded to a check welfare call for service. The victim’s friends advised they had not seen or spoke

This morning, representatives of local McDonald's restaurants presented a check to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation in support of the families of fallen officers on April 29. We are grateful for their continued support of our local law enforcement community and CMPD.

Tonight, we came together as a community on National Night Out to strengthen the bonds that make us stronger. It was great to see the Charlotte community come together to celebrate safety and the power of working together. #NationalNightOut2024

We are grateful to many local businesses for supporting the CMPD News emergency needs fund. Today’s donation strengthens our commitment to aiding those in distress. Thank you Keffer Auto Group and Hyundai Hometown Heroes for being a vital partner in our efforts!

Had the opportunity to visit the @charlotteFTBL team today and discuss the upcoming season. Great to see such dedication and team spirit. We talked about the importance of wearing a uniform that represents the entire team, university and City of Charlotte. Wishing the 49ers all a

Our hearts go out to the family of the person killed in today’s crash on I-485. While we investigate the circumstances leading to this tragic moment, our thoughts are also with the CMPD officers who responded and the one who was injured at the scene. Each day, our men and women

Congratulations to our amazing non-sworn employees of Class #002 for successfully completing the Civilian Leadership Development Course! Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. We’re proud of your commitment to excellence and leadership in our community. Keep up the

Congratulations to our newest lateral officer class on your graduation! Your commitment and skills are a valuable addition to our world-class department. Thank you for choosing to join us in our mission to serve and protect. We look forward to the impact you will make. Welcome to

Happy Labor Day, Charlotte! Thank you to our dedicated officers who work tirelessly to keep us safe on all holidays. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated today and every day. I hope everyone has a great day!

On this day, we pause to remember and honor the heroes of 9/11. Their courage and sacrifice inspire us every day. As we reflect on their legacy, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting and serving with the same bravery and dedication. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget

Had the opportunity to honor two paramedics who rushed to the aid of our officers during the tragic events of April 29. Gabe McGaha and Ryan Schott received MEDIC’s prestigious Medal of Valor at last night’s Night of Honor. It was our worst day as a department and their worst