CMPD chief says more resources are needed to enforce traffic laws
The department is set to get a $50,000 grant to enhance traffic enforcement in certain areas. Portrait of Gen. Mark Milley ...
CMPD Chief Jennings proposes adding roles to civilian response team
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings presented updates about the newly formed citizen accident response team.
CMPD considers using drones in new first responders program
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers are looking at new technology to help better their responses. It’s a program called ...
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Perception vs. reality: What the data says about Charlotte crime
Charlotte law enforcement leaders acknowledge the city is increasingly perceived as unsafe — a perception bolstered by last ...
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CMPD chief outlines SAFE Charlotte Initiatives, but some City Council members want more
Charlotte saw 110 homicides in 2024. Some City Council members want special attention paid to reducing the number of killings ...
CMPD officer kills man who had a gun outside Coyote Joe’s late Saturday, police say
An off-duty officer reported a man with a gun. Charlotte police perceived “an imminent deadly threat,” police say.
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Off-duty CMPD officer accused of assault gets new court date
He’s currently on unpaid leave. CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings released a statement following Williams’ arrest, saying: “I am deeply troubled by the arrest of Officer Williams. Our department ...
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CMPD reported a slight drop in crime last year, but some categories rose
Crime in Charlotte is down overall, but violent crime is rising. Youth crime and shootings into occupied homes remain a ...