'More resources would absolutely help': CMPD chief on what's needed to enforce traffic violations
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department hopes a $50,000 grant from the state to enforce traffic laws will reduce the ...
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CMPD will use drones as first responders
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will pilot drones as first responders, likely beginning this spring. Why it matters: ...
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.
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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 ...
Donald Trump inauguration: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers to provide security
At least 100 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers will provide crowd control and perimeter security at Donald Trump’s ...
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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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 ...
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CMPD arrests one of their own following domestic violence call on Christmas Eve
Police Chief Johnny Jennings issued a statement saying he “will not tolerate any behavior that undermines the integrity of the CMPD” or erodes community trust. “I am deeply troubled by the ...
Victims of violent crimes increased 3%; overall crime down 3% in 2024: CMPD
The number of victims of violent crime in the Queen City rose 3% in 2024 compared to last year, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg ...