CMPD Proactively Designating Patrols at Locations of Worship

Published on October 08, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, October 8, 2023) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has been monitoring the ongoing violent conflict in and around the nation of Israel in coordination with our partners at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security and the North Carolina Bureau of Investigation.

In response, CMPD has designated specific patrols at all synagogues and mosques in our jurisdiction, effective immediately. Further, CMPD will be making contact with personnel at these locations to proactively collaborate on any safety concerns.

There are currently no credible threats to any location or person locally related to this conflict.

“My heart goes out to everyone who is personally impacted by this ongoing international situation,” said Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings. “CMPD is committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens within our community, and we will not tolerate any criminal threats or actions against these communities.”

Anyone with information about threats of harm to these communities should call 911 immediately.

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