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 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 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 ...
Man dies in hospital after being pulled from Catawba River, CMPD says
“Home Alone” director Chris Columbus revealed that the legendary aftershave face slap scene was partially improvised by ...
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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 ...
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State law helps CMPD combat street takeovers
but more victims in 2024 “The legislation around street racing and street takeovers has significantly impacted what we’re seeing in Charlotte,” said CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings Thursday.
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Donald Trump inauguration: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers to provide security
Police Chief Johnny Jennings told the group of inauguration-bound officers that CMPD has built a solid reputation assisting other agencies at such events. “Whenever we send groups and teams ...
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.