Our Organization

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The goal of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is to make Charlotte one of the safest large cities in America. To do that, we continually advance strategies that prevent crime. We find ways to engage the community in taking steps that help minimize opportunities for victimization. We explore appropriate policy direction with the Mayor and City Council. We seek solutions to the complex community problems that contribute to crime and disorder. And we enforce the laws and arrest the people who break them.

The officers, staff and volunteers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department take very seriously their duty to provide citizens with professional, innovative and effective service. Community safety is a shared responsibility and we are committed to working in partnership with neighborhood residents and business owners as well as other local, state and federal agencies to reduce crime and increase safety.

MISSION STATEMENT
CMPD implements solutions and expands collaborative relationships within our organization and community to enhance trust, fairness and respect, to increase public safety.

VISION STATEMENT
CMPD envisions becoming the trusted, respected and sought-after community partner by serving our citizens and taking care of our employees.

Positive progress will be defined by…

  • Embracing community collaboration
  • Reflecting the community that we serve
  • Becoming the model for other law enforcement organizations
  • Being the safest major city

We will achieve our vision through four core strategic Priorities

  • Crime Management
  • Community Collaboration
  • Professional Accountability
  • Employee Wellness

 


 

Photo of Chief JenningsJohnny Jennings was sworn in as Chief of Police of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on July 1, 2020. He has over 30 years of dedicated public service to the City of Charlotte and a strong track record of being a forward thinking, innovative leader within the organization.

Jennings joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 108th Recruit Class in May of 1992.

Upon graduation from the academy, Jennings was assigned to Field Services as a Patrol Officer. In 1997, Jennings joined the Homicide Division as a detective. In 2000, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and supervised the Criminal Intelligence Division and later North Tryon Patrol Division.

Following his promotion to Captain in 2006, he commanded the Street Crimes Division, Field Services Patrol for North Tryon Division and Special Assignment for the Democratic National Convention Intelligence Unit. Jennings was promoted to Major in 2012 and spent time over the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Real Time Crime Center, Support Service Bureau, and Internal Affairs.

In 2016, he was promoted to Deputy Chief and oversaw the Patrol Services Group, Administrative Services Group, and Support Services Group prior to being selected as Chief.

Upon his swearing in as Chief, Jennings provided key leadership in the CMPD’s response to the 2020 civil unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jennings has played a crucial role in planning and operations for major events in the City of Charlotte throughout his career including Rev. Billy Graham’s Funeral in 2018, the NBA All-Star Game in 2019, the Democratic National Convention in 2012 and the Republican National Convention in 2020.

Jennings continues to lead innovation and strategy as a law enforcement executive. He developed the CMPD Serves program, a customer experience initiative, making CMPD the first law enforcement agency in the country to develop and implement a strategic approach as well as a curriculum around ways to improve internal and external engagement.

He successfully implemented his CORE4 strategic direction --- Crime Management, Employee Wellness, Professional Accountability and Community Collaboration --- to expand collaborative relationships within the CMPD and community, increase public safety and enhance trust, fairness and respect in the community.

He has prioritized the decrease of violent crime in the City of Charlotte and remains dedicated to the recruitment of both sworn officers and non-sworn staff to build the CMPD team.

Jennings has served as the President of the North Carolina Police Executives Association and as the Vice President of the National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives Greater Charlotte Chapter.

A native of Jefferson City, Tennessee, Jennings earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University where he played football as a linebacker from 1986-1990, earning all-American accolades. In 2010, Jennings was inducted into the Appalachian State University Athletic Hall of Fame. He holds a master’s degree from Pfeiffer University in Business Administration. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police, and a graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute.

 


 

The Office of the Chief

hornets crest Office of the Chief Chief of Police: Chief Johnny Jennings
Assistant to the Chief: Executive Officer: Major Brad Koch

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Police Attorneys Office:
Lead Senior Assistant City Attorney - Police: Jessica Battle
Senior Assistant City Attorney - Police: Rusty Perlungher
Assistant City Attorney II - Police: Brittany Howze
Assistant City Attorney I - Police: John Aldridge
Assistant City Attorney I - Police: Brett Few





hornets crest Bureau: Professional Accountability Bureau Bureau Commander: Major Martha Dozier
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Internal Affairs Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-2336
Division Commander: Captain Christian Wagner
Division Commander: Captain David Harris


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Strategic Policy Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-353-1002
Division Commander: Captain Joan Gallant
Division Support: Lt. Mike Smith

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Quality Assurance Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-353-1002
Division Commander: Captain Joan Gallant
Division Support: Sgt. Chris Frunzi
Division Support: Sgt. Andy Hall

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CALEA | Accreditation Manager: Taylor Sloop | phone: 704-353-1002






hornets crest Bureau: Human Resources Division Bureau Commander: Tammy Pippen
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Human Resources | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-2334
Division Supervisor: Latoya Dorsey





hornets crest Bureau: Business Services Manager Supervisor: Kellie High-Foster
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Financial Management Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-2334
Budget & Finance Manager: John Sanchez
Finance & Procurement Manager: Christina Crockett

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Research and Strategic Planning | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-301-8415
Division Supervisor: Morgan Parks




hornets crest Bureau: Public Affairs Division Bureau Commander: Sandra D'Elosua

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Public Affairs Office | 601 E. Trade Street | contact: CMPDPIO@cmpd.org
Division Commander: Lt. Crystal Fletcher

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Public Records Unit | Unit Supervisor: Joanna Prentice | phone: 704-432-6296

 


 

Deputy Chief over Patrol Services

DC insignia eagle icon Deputy Chief David Robinson joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 122nd recruit class of 1996. He was promoted to his current rank in 2022. 

As the Deputy Chief for Patrol Services Group, he oversees all 13 Patrol Divisions and Airport Law Enforcement. Major Ryan Butler commands the Patrol Northwest Service Area, which includes Freedom, North, and Metro Divisions as well as the Airport corridor. Major Torri Tellis commands the Patrol Northeast Service Area, which includes Hickory Grove, North Tryon and University City Divisions. Major Bret Balamucki commands the Patrol Southeast Service Area, which includes Central, Eastway, Independence and Providence Divisions. Major Jonathan Thomas commands the Patrol Southwest Service Area, which includes South, Steele Creek and Westover Divisions.

 


 

hornets crest Patrol Services Group: Deputy Chief: DC David Robinson
Field Services Support Unit: Executive Officer: Lt. Catina Odom


- Court Services Unit - District Court: Unit Contact: Jennifer Stewart

- Nuisance Abatement: Unit Contact: Wiley Ross

- Rental Ordinance: Unit Contact: J.R. Mount





Service Areas: Patrol Northwest Service Area Commander: Major Ryan Butler


hornets crest Freedom Division 4150 Wilkinson Blvd. | 704-432-6795
Division Captain: Captain James Ivie
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Charles Strong | Lt. Jason Haithcock


hornets crest North Division 10430-R Harris Oaks Blvd. | 704-432-3801
Division Captain: Captain Jonathan Wally
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. John Gorrod | Lt. Jonathan Poplin
Lake Enforcement Supervisor: Sgt. David Ross | phone: 704-432-3801
Lake Enforcement Unit: 704-432-3801


hornets crest Metro Division 1118 Beatties Ford Road | 704-336-8300
Division Captain: Captain Stephen Iyevbele
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Thomas Grosse | Lt. Patrick Howell


hornets crest Airport Law Enforcement 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-2260

Division Commander: Capt. Michael Anderson
Division Support: Lt. Michael Abbondanza





Service Areas: Patrol Northeast Service Area Commander: Major Torri Tellis

hornets crest Hickory Grove Division 7025 Albemarle Rd. | 704-336-3192
Division Captain: Captain Matthew Horner
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Dave Cristy | Lt. Eric Markley


hornets crest North Tryon Division 4045 North Tryon St., Suite B | 704-336-8398
Division Captain: Captain Jason Colquitt
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Reginald Jenkins | Lt. Tamilla Gibbs


hornets crest University City Division 8452 North Tryon St. | 704-432-3900
Division Captain: Captain Bryan Crum
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Mark Hefner | Lt. Demarco Jeter





Service Areas: Patrol Southeast Service Area Commander: Major Bret Balamucki


hornets crest Central Division 700 W. 5th Street | 704-336-5729
Division Captain: Captain Stephen Fischbach
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Emily Spindler | Lt. Kevin Pietrus


hornets crest Eastway Division 3505 Central Ave. | 704-336-8536
Division Captain: Captain Richard Nelson
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Michael Griffin | Lt. Shana Isenhour


hornets crest Independence Division 6711 City View Drive | 704-336-2890
Division Captain: Captain Jesus Rendon
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Erik Tran-Thompson | Lt. Luke Dyer


hornets crest Providence Division 715 N. Wendover Rd. | 704-336-2878
Division Captain: Captain David Miller
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Anthony Holzhauer | Lt. Wayne Goode





Service Areas: Patrol Southwest Service Area Commander: Major Jonathan Thomas


hornets crest South Division 11217 Providence Road WEST | 704-336-3030
Division Captain: Captain Jared Saunders
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Jeremiah Blow | Lt. Kamil Waters


hornets crest Steele Creek Division 2227 Westinghouse Blvd. | 704-336-7800
Division Captain: Captain Michael Barrett-Carter
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. David Sussman | Lt. Andrew Studney


hornets crest Westover Division 2550 West Blvd. | 704-432-2442
Division Captain: Captain Travis Childs
Operations Lieutenants: Lt. Jeffrey Zederbaum | Lt. Brent Harrison





Lake Wylie | 704-432-3801
Lake Norman | 704-432-3801





Deputy Chief over Administrative Services

DC insignia eagle icon Deputy Chief Jacquelyn Hulsey joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 116th recruit class of 1994. She was promoted to her current rank in 2022. 

As the Deputy Chief of the Administrative Services Group, she oversees the Communications Division, the Non-Emergency Police Services, the Computer Technology Solutions Division, and Crime Lab Division.

Major Dave Johnson is the commander of the Administrative Services Bureau which includes the Communications Division, Non-Emergency Police Services, and Records Management Division. Major Julie Barry is the commander of the Community Services Bureau which includes Community Engagement, Community Wellness Division, LGBT Engagement Committee, Education outreach & Youth Services Division and Animal Care and Control

 



Administrative Services Group Deputy Chief: DC Jacquelyn Hulsey
Administrative Services Support Unit: Executive Officer: Lt. David Georgion


hornets crest Bureau: Administrative Services Bureau Bureau Commander: Major Dave Johnson
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Communications Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-3237
Division Supervisor: Kelly Alvarez

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Non-Emergency Police Services | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-7600
Division Supervisor: Kiersten Frost

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Records Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-2848
Division Supervisor: Kiersten Frost

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Pawn Shop Unit | unit email: PawnShopSection@cmpd.org
phone: 704-432-4707 | Unit Contact: Kiersten Frost

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Facilities Planning | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 2980-346-9439
Division Supervisor: Josh Brown

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Fleet Management | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-5691
Division Supervisor: Fred Kracke





hornets crest Bureau: Community Services Bureau [video] Bureau Commander: Major Julie Barry
Community Services Bureau Support: Bureau Captain: Capt. Lucas Veith


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Crime Prevention / Active Survival Program | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-2310
Division Leader: Ofc. Johnathan Frisk
Division Support: Lebraun Evans (hireback)


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Community Engagement Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-432-0197
Division Commander: Lt. Casey Xiong

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Electronic Monitoring | unit email: electronicmonitoring@cmpd.org
phone: 704-353-1036 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Michael Frazer

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Diversion Program | unit email: youthdiversion@cmpd.org
phone: 704-574-3186 | Unit Supervisor: Cara Evans-Patterson

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Community Engagement Services | unit email: communityengagement@cmpd.org
phone: 704-497-9165 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. David McCallum

unit blockCMPD Interns | unit email: antoine.patterson@cmpd.org |  phone: 704-353-0302

unit blockUVisa Application | Program email: UVisaApplication@charlottenc.gov |  phone: 704-432-2041

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Community Support | Unit email: Sgt. Nathan Phillips
phone: 704-432-5490 | Unit Program Manager: Sgt. Nathan Phillips
Community Support Analyst: (vacant) | phone: 704-432-5490


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CMPD False Alarm Reduction Unit | Online Alarm Application:  apply for an alarm permit | phone: 704-432-0431

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Volunteer Unit | unit email: cynthia.johnson@cmpd.org |  phone: 704-432-5490

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Peer Support | phone: 704-432-5490 | Unit Supervisor: Lt. Amy Wheaton


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Crisis Intervention Team [video | fact sheet(PDF, 149KB)] | phone: 704-432-5490 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Nathan Phillips



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LGBTQ Engagement Committee | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-619-2995



Division Commander: Lt. Ericka Ojaniit

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South SRO & Program Services | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Wes Propst
Right Moves for Youth | unit email: Christopher.Roseboro@cmpd.org |  phone: 704-589-0880

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Central SRO & Program Services | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Charlissa Reiber
Envision Academy | unit email: cevanspatterson@cmpd.org |  phone: 704-574-3186

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North SRO & Youth Services | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Jeffrey Williams
Police Activities League | unit email: rgilmore@cmpd.org |  phone: 704-336-2105



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Animal Care and Control | 8315 Byrum Drive | phone: 704-336-7552
Division Commander: Dr. Josh Fisher

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Field Services | unit email: Animals@cmpd.org
phone: 704-336-4423 | Unit Supervisor: Bryan Harkey

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Shelter Operations | unit email: Animals@cmpd.org
phone: 704-336-7600 | Unit Supervisor: Shannon Harkey

 

 

Deputy Chief over Special Operations

DC insignia eagle icon Deputy Chief Jacquelyn Bryley joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 131st recruit class of 1999. She was promoted to her current rank in 2023. 

As the Deputy Chief for Special Services Group, she oversees the Special Events, Transportation, Special Operations Divisions, the Lab and Evidence Bureau which includes Crime Lab Division, Property and Evidence Management Division and Crime Scene Search Unit, Public Safety Technology Solutions as well as Crime Analysis.

Major Michael Harris commands the Criminal Intelligence Division, the Special Events Division, which includes Accident Reconstruction, Motorcycle, and CATS Transit Units, as well as the Special Operations Bureau, which includes SWAT, Aviation, Canine and Arson/Bomb Units. Ellen Thomas oversees the Public Safety Technology Solutions Division, which includes System Architecture, Application Development, and Operations Support for both Police and Fire. Mike Humphrey oversees the Crime Analysis Division, which handles crime data and analytical assessment for the department.

 



Special Services Group Deputy Chief: DC Jacquelyn Bryley
Special Services Support Unit: Executive Officer: Lt. Trent Beam





hornets crest Bureau: Special Operation Bureau Bureau Commander: Major Michael Harris
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Criminal Intelligence Division | 601 E. Trade Street | email: CMPDCrimeIntel@cmpd.org
Division Commander: Captain Ryan Kendall
Division Support: Lt. Blake Holmes
Division Support: Sgt. Miguel Jaco-Vargas  |  Sgt. Ryan Buckler


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Real Time Crime Center / Logistics | unit email: RealTimeCrimeCenter@cmpd.org
Unit Supervisor: Adam Keith

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Operations Command | 601 E. Trade Street
Division Commander: Captain Jesus Rendon
Division Support: Lt. Robert Havens
Division Support: Lt. Chris Rorie
Division Support: Lt. Adam DeGeorge
Division Support: Lt. Ivan Reitz
Division Support: Lt. Christopher Roseboro




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Special Operations Division | 1750 Shopton Road | phone: 704-336-2328
Division Commander: Captain Brian Sanders
Division Support: Lt. Wesley Jessup  |  Lt. Jesse Wood

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SWAT Team & ALERT Unit | unit email: SWATTeamandALERT@cmpd.org
phone: 704-432-0435 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Mike King

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Civil Emergency Unit / Logistics  | unit email: Logistics@cmpd.org
phone: 704-353-1284 | Unit Supervisor: Staff Sgt. Chris LeClerc

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Aviation Unit  | unit email: Aviation_CivilEmergencyUnit@cmpd.org
phone: 704-353-1284 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Craig Varnum

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Canine Unit | unit email: CanineUnit@cmpd.org
phone: 704-336-7658 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Chris Leggett

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Arson / Bomb Unit | unit email: BombSquadUnit@cmpd.org
phone: 704-432-0474 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Sean Healy


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Special Events Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-3229
Division Commander: Capt. Brian Hofert
Special Events Support: Lt. Kevin Triola

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Hirebacks & Secondary Employment | 601 E. Trade Street
phone: 704-336-3229 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Chris Walters

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Transportation Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-353-1218
Division Commander: Lt. Kevin Triola

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Accident Reconstruction Unit 601 E. Trade Street | 704-336-8403
Unit Leader: Sgt. Gavin Jackson

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Motorcycle Unit 601 E. Trade Street | 704-336-8403
Unit Leader: Sgt. Adam Jones

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Transit Unit/CATS 3145 S. Tryon Street | 704-336-8403
Unit Leader: Sgt. Marquis Turner

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Greenway Patrol Unit 601 E. Trade Street | 704-xxx-xxx
Unit Leader: Sgt. (vacant)


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DWI Task Force 601 E. Trade Street | 704-491-7177
Unit Leader: Sgt. John Reibold

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Dignitary Protection Unit | 601 E. Trade Street
Division Commander: Capt. Brian Sanders





hornets crest Bureau: Lab and Evidence Bureau Bureau Commander: DC Jacquelyn Bryley

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Crime Lab Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-353-1100
Division Commander: Matthew Mathis

phone: 704-336-8778 | Unit Supervisor: Jeff Taylor

phone: 704-353-1102 | Unit Supervisor: Sheree Enfinger

phone: 704-353-1066 | Unit Supervisor: David Schultz

phone: 704-353-1056 | Unit Supervisor: Gene Rivera

phone: 704-353-1065 | Unit Supervisor: Lillian Ngong


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Property and Evidence Management Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-2378
Division Commander: Captain Mark Santaniello
Division Support: Lt. Amy Davis
Unit Supervisor: Roger Austin

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Crime Scene Search Unit | unit email: CrimeSceneSearchUnit@cmpd.org
phone: 704-353-1108 | Unit Supervisor: Christy Price





hornets crest Division: Public Safety Technology Solutions Division Leader: Ellen Thomas

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Technical, Network, Video Support | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 910-301-3726
Division Supervisor: Joshua Szentpaly

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Application Admins & GIS | 228 E. Ninth Street | phone: 704-280-0701
Division Supervisor: Keith Ince

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CAD, Database Systems | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-8847
Division Supervisor: Mike Defoe

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Software Development and Support | 228 E. Ninth Street | phone: 980-722-8997
Division Supervisor: Hitesh Bhanderi

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Customer Service | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 980-766-8777 | 704-995-7439
Division Supervisor: Elizabeth Tremblay
Division Supports: Vincent Lyons | Valentino Joyner





hornets crest Bureau: Crime Analysis Bureau Leader: Mike Humphrey

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Data Analytics | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-353-0780
Division Supervisor: Kaiti Mrak




Deputy Chief over Investigative Services

DC insignia eagle icon Deputy Chief Tonya Arrington joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 123rd recruit class of 1996. She was promoted to her current rank in 2021. 

As the Deputy Chief for the Investigative Services Group, she oversees all major felony investigative units, including Homicide, Assault w/Deadly Weapon, Robbery, Vice/Gangs/Firearms, Sexual Assault, Auto Theft, Arson, Cyber Crimes and Financial Crimes. 
 
Major Michael Ford is the commander of the Special Investigations Bureau, which includes Vice & Narcotics, the Gang Unit, VCAT, TRAP and ABC Units. Major Alex Watson commands the Criminal Investigations Bureau, which includes Homicide/ADW, Robbery, Sexual Assault, Missing Persons, Cyber Crimes and Domestic Violence Units.

 



Investigative Services Group Deputy Chief: DC Tonya Arrington
Investigative Services Support Unit: Executive Officer: Lt. Keith Martin

Court Services Unit - District Attorney: Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Chris Parnell

hornets crest Bureau: Criminal Investigative Bureau Bureau Commander: Major Alex Watson
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Special Victims Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-200-8945
Division Commander: Captain Jason Helton
Division Support: Lt. Corey Geohagan

phone: 704-336-2379 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Christopher Pinckney

phone: 704-336-4188 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Allison Suddreth

Human Trafficking | unit email: Humantrafficking@charlottenc.gov
phone: 704-432-2335 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Allison Suddreth


phone: 704-432-3906 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Seth Greene

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Cyber Crimes Unit  | unit email: CyberCrimeUnit@cmpd.org
phone: 704-336-5239 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Jason Armstrong



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Violent Crimes Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-2328
Division Commander: Captain Brian Trull
Division Support: Lt. Brandon Overcash

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Robbery/Cold Case Unit | 601 E. Trade Street
phone: 704-336-7392 | Unit Supervisor: Lt. Brandon Overcash

phone: 704-336-5072 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Brian Scharf

phone: 704-336-2358 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Mike Sloop | Melanie Peacock


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Violent Crimes Unit | unit email: ViolentCrimeDivision@cmpd.org
phone: 704-336-8850 | Unit Supervisor: Lt. Brandon Overcash

Homicide Unit | unit email: Homicide@cmpd.org phone: 704-336-8626
Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Eduardo Quevedo
Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Bo McSwain
Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Todd Burkard
Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Brad Dunn

phone: 704-336-4978 | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Sandra Horton

Support Program: Project LifeSaver

phone: 704-336-2364 | Unit Lead Specialist: Migdalia Cortes
Youth Advocate: Shannetta Thompson





hornets crest Bureau: Special Investigations Bureau Bureau Commander: Major Michael Ford


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Covert Operations Division | 601 E. Trade Street | phone: 704-336-2260
Division Commander: Captain (vacant)
Division Support: Lt. Robert Sprague
Division Support: Lt. Anderson Royston

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Vice & Narcotics Unit | unit email: Vice_and_Narcotics@cmpd.org
phone: 704-336-3110 | Unit Supervisors: Sgt. Brandon Williamson | Sgt. Charlie Davis

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Narcotics Task Force | unit email: unavailable
phone: 704-336-3110 | Unit Supervisors: Sgt. Chad Howard

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Anti-Crime Unit | unit email: Narcotics_Interdiction_Task_Force@cmpd.org
phone: 704-336-3110 | Unit Supervisors: Lt. Anderson Royston

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Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) | unit email: vcat@cmpd.org
phone: 704-336-8228 | Unit Supervisors: Sgt. Joe Milliken | Sgt. Jeremy Towe

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Crime Gun Suppression Team | unit email: CGST@cmpd.org
phone: 704-336-7992 | Unit Supervisors: Sgt. Terrance Gerald | Sgt. Dan Bignall

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phone: 704-336-4462 | Unit Supervisors: Sgt. Robert Stark

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Firearms | phone: 704-XXX-XXXX | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Jason Kelly






Deputy Chief over Learning & Wellness Services

Learning & Wellness Services

DC insignia eagle icon Deputy Chief Zeru Chickoree joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 129th recruit class of Dec 1998. He was promoted to his current rank in 2023. 

As the Deputy Chief for the Learning and Wellness Services Group, he oversees the Recruitment and Training Bureau, as well as the Employee Wellness initiatives.
 
Major Gene Lim is the commander of the Recruitment and Training Bureau. Ashley Higgins oversees the Office of Employee Wellness.

 



Learning & Wellness Services Group Deputy Chief: Zeru Chickoree
Investigative Services Support Unit: Executive Officer: Lt. Daniel Meyers


hornets crest Bureau: Recruiting and Training Bureau Commander: Major Gene Lim

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Training Division |1770 Shopton Road | phone: 704-336-2328
Division Commander: Captain Dondi Pogue
Division Support: Lt. Alan Greene

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Recruit Training Unit | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Katie Anderson

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In-Service Training Unit | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Melissa Cicio

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Firearms Training Unit | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Steven Winterhalter

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Recruiting Division |1770 Shopton Road | phone: 704-336-2328
Division Commander: Captain Stephen Flatt
Division Support: Lt. Nikolina Bajic
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Recruiting Division | Unit Supervisor: Sgt. Bruce Edwards

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Youth Career Development Division | Unit Supervisor: Lt. Amy Wheaton

unit blockCMPD Interns | unit email: rbotzenmayer@cmpd.org |  phone: 704-353-0302

unit blockCollege CadetsYouth Academies and Explorers | unit email: rbotzenmayer@cmpd.org |  phone: 704-432-0432





hornets crest Bureau: Office of Employee Wellness Bureau Supervisor: Ashley Higgins

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Employee Wellness Clinical Team
Program Leader: (vacant) |  phone: 704-432-6057

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Peer Support Program
Program Leader: Lt. Amy Wheaton |  phone: 704-432-6057

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CMPD Employee Spiritual Wellness & Development / Chaplaincy Program
Program Leader: Lt. Daniel Meyers |  phone: 704-432-6057


Fallen Officer Memorial

 
The Police Memorial serves as a timeless reminder of those officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Their names, etched in granite, mark their permanent place on the force. They are the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice while fulfilling the vows to serve and protect.

Help us in remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty.


Officer James Moran
Officer James Moran

James Moran was born in Ireland and immigrated to the United States. On Saturday, April 2, 1892, Officer Moran and his partner were on patrol when they saw two men walking on N. Tryon St. carrying bags of flour. When the officers aproached the men, one of them began to run away. Officer Moran's partner chased the fleeing suspect, while Officer Moran stayed with the other man. Moran's partner heard a shot and turned to see Moran fall to the ground as the other suspect ran off. Officer Moran succumbed to his injuries two days later and was the first Charlotte Police officer to die in the line of duty.


Officer James H. Brown
Officer James H. Brown

Officer James Brown died after struggling with a suspect near the corner of East Trade and North College streets on August 2, 1904.

Officer Brown had testified against the suspect earlier in the day and the man was overheard by another officer saying that he was going to cause Officer Brown to lose his job.

Officer Brown returned to his post after court and was confronted by the man a short time later. He told the man to continue on his way or he would be arrested. Words were exchanged and a struggle ensued. Officer Brown eventually took the suspect into custody.

Afterward, the officer felt ill and was attended to by the city physician, who sent him home. He suffered a heart attack a short time after arriving home. The coroner ruled Officer Brown’s death accidental as a result of a heart attack and ruptured spleen. All charges against the suspect were dropped.

Officer Brown had served with the Charlotte Police Department for 6 months. He was survived by his wife and one child. He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Charlotte.


Officer Sampson E. Cole
Officer Sampson E. Cole

On January 1, 1905, Officer Sampson Cole was shot and killed while investigating a disturbance involving a man with a gun.

A man located Officer Cole and told him that another man had threatened him with a handgun. Officer Cole and his son-in-law followed the man back to the location of the confrontation and then confronted the suspect on a set of railroad tracks.

Officer Cole drew his service revolver and ordered the suspect to raise his hands. The suspect raised his left hand and then reached into his right pocket, and pulled out a revolver. He immediately opened fire, striking Officer Cole’s son-in-law in the chest and then Officer Cole in the abdomen and neck, mortally wounding him.

The suspect fled but was arrested several days later in Fort Mill, S.C. He was returned to Charlotte where he was charged with murder. The jury found him guilty of the less serious charge of manslaughter and sentenced him to two years on the county chain gang.

Officer Cole had served with the Rural Police Department of Mecklenburg County for four years. He was survived by his wife. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Charlotte.


Special Officer John Robert Estridge
Special Officer John Robert Estridge

Special Officer J. Robert Estridge responded to a call about a disturbance in the balcony of the old Dixie Theatre on East Trade St. Family records say that he and his partner, Officer John Wilson, were coming up the stairs when both officers were shot. Estridge died that evening, March 29, 1913, from his wounds. He was 39 years old.

No one was ever apprehended.


Officer John Fesperman
Officer John Franklin Fesperman

On Saturday, February 16, 1924, Officer Fesperman and Mecklenburg County police officers raided a liquor house near Myers Park. They arrested one man who was left under Officer Fesperman's charge, while the other officers went in search of the owner of the house. The arrestee pulled out a handgun and shot Officer Fesperman. He died on the way to the hospital.


Detective John North Byers
Detective John North Byers

Detective John Byers and Chief of Detectives Joseph Orr were critically injured in an automobile crash while participating in a "test riot call" exercise. The driver of their vehicle lost control while attempting to pass a truck, skidded and then drove down an embankment. Orr succumbed to his injuries the next day on September 29, 1926. Byers died the day after that, on September 30, 1926. The driver of their vehicle survived the crash.


Chief of Detectives Joseph Eckles Orr
Chief of Detectives Joseph Eckles Orr

Chief of Detectives Joseph Orr and Detective John Byers were critically injured in an automobile crash while participating in a "test riot call" exercise. The driver of their vehicle lost control while attempting to pass a truck, skidded and then drove down an embankment. Orr succumbed to his injuries the next day on September 29, 1926. Byers died the day after that, on September 30, 1926. The driver of their vehicle survived the crash.


Officer Robert M. Reid
Officer Robert M. Reid

On December 31, 1926, Officer Reid was struck down by a car at the intersection of College and Trade Streets, as he was directing traffic to prevent congestion at the Square. Officer Reid, 49, died January 1, 1927 as a result of his injuries.


Detective H. Edgar Correll
Detective Harvey Edgar Correll

On January 22, 1929, Detective Ed Correll and his partner were searching a house for stolen goods. During the search the suspect pulled out a gun and fired at the detectives. Detective Correll, 40,was fatally shot and his partner was wounded. Although the suspect fled the scene, he was apprehended a short time later.


Officer William Stephen Rogers
Officer William Stephen Rogers

Mecklenburg County Officer Stephen Rogers and a fellow officer were on foot patrol looking for several robbers in the Paw Creek community on August 30, 1929. Recent robberies of a drug store, a service station, and the attempted robbery of a combination United States Post Office and general store in west Mecklenburg County were believed to be the work of a single group. Officers had been sent into that community to investigate these robberies and to be on the lookout for the suspects. At about 3 a.m., the officers saw a new Ford Roadster pull onto a side road and start to turn around. The officers approached the car to determine the identity of the driver. As they approached, they identified themselves. The driver of the vehicle opened fire and fatally wounded Officer Rogers. The assailant was killed at the scene.

Officer Rogers was 33 years old and served with the Mecklenburg County Police Department for nearly six years. He was known as a fearless and conscientious officer, and was spoken of highly by his fellow officers and supervisors.


Detective Thomas H. Jenkins
Detective Thomas H. Jenkins

Tragedy struck the Charlotte Police Department a second time in 1929, when Detective Thomas H. Jenkins was fatally wounded during the early morning hours of October 21st at First and Davidson streets.

Jenkins and another detective were making arrests to quell a disturbance at the corner, when one subject seized a riot gun held by the other detective. A scuffle ensued, resulting in the gun being fired, hitting Detective Jenkins in the abdomen. The shooter was never identified.

Jenkins had been with the York County, S.C. Sheriff’s Department from 1909 until 1924, when he joined the police force in Charlotte. Jenkins, 48, was described as “one of the most respected members of the City Police Department.”


Officer Benjamin H. Frye
Officer Benjamin H. Frye

42 year old night patrolman Ben Frye was fatally shot during the early morning hours of Monday, June 9, 1930. Wounded by five shots, Officer Frye told officers from his deathbed that he found the store’s front door unlocked and went in to investigate. When Frye flashed his light inside, the robber opened fire before the officer had a chance to defend himself. Officer Frye was able to crawl out the back of the store, over a platform and through an alley to the front of an adjoining store, where he attracted the attention of a watchman. He was carried to Mercy Hospital, where he died at 5:15 a.m.

No one was ever charged in Officer Frye’s death.


Officer Charles P. Nichols
Officer Charles P. Nichols

In the early morning on March 29, 1936, Officer Nichols was on patrol in the business district. At the intersection of Third and S. Tryon Streets, Officer Nichols was struck by a hit-and-run driver. Officer Nichols, 60, remained unconscious until his death on April 17.


Officer Rufus L. Biggers
Officer Rufus L. Biggers

On February 12, 1937, Officer Biggers, a motorcycle officer, escorted a school bus to Matthews School. As he was returning to his regular patrol area, he was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver. Officer Biggers was 47 years old.


Detective C. H. Baker
Detective Charlie Herbert Baker

Detective Charlie Baker, 36, was transporting two prisoners back to Charlotte, when he was involved in a fatal car crash on April 7,1941. He was hospitalized in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. and died from his injuries five days later on April 12.


Officer Johnny Reed Annas
Officer Johnny Reed Annas

In the evening of May 21, 1960, Officer Annas and another officer were called to a fight. When they arrived, more than 100 spectators had gathered. While Officer Annas went to the patrol car to call for backup, members of the crowd assaulted the other officer and took his gun.

As Officer Annas returned, he was shot six times with his fellow officer’s gun. The shooter, Mellon Faust, received the death penalty in 1961 for the murder of Officer Johnny Annas. His sentence was commuted to life by Governor Terry Sanford, and he was released in 1986. Officer Annas was 25 at the time of his death, and had been with the Charlotte Police Department for two years.


Officer Paul Reed
Officer Paul Reed

Officer Paul Reed, age 40, a 13-year veteran of the Mecklenburg County Police Department, died December 31, 1960 while responding to a call to the Mecklenburg County Home to investigate a report that wing tip tanks, probably from a jet plane, had fallen there. A maintenance man at the Home reported that Officer Reed had walked with him about 500 yards to investigate, when the officer suddenly collapsed. After the maintenance man called for help, a highway patrolman tried to revive Reed but was unsuccessful. It later was determined that he died of a heart attack.


Sergeant Lewis Edward Robinson, Sr.
Sergeant Lewis Edward Robinson, Sr.

On May 4, 1970, Sgt Lewis Robinson led six other Mecklenburg County Officers and two Highway Patrol officers to serve a warrant on a subject. When he was not located in his trailer, officers began searching the surrounding area. Sgt. Robinson was ambushed and mortally wounded with a high-powered rifle shot from a wooded area. His assailant was critically injured in an exchange of gunfire before being arrested.

Sgt. Robinson, 44, was regarded as steady and reliable. Born in Davidson, he joined the Mecklenburg County Police in 1948 after serving in the Navy for five years. He was a Mecklenburg County Officer for 22 years.


Officer Ronnie E. McGraw
Officer Ronnie E. McGraw

Mecklenburg County Police Officer Ronnie McGraw, 25, was shot in the back and chest on October 17, 1970, as he and 12 other law enforcement officers attempted to serve gambling warrants in a house on East Fourth Street. Other officers were wounded: one was shot in the stomach; another suffered flash burns to the eyes. Police arrested 17 people and confiscated $42,000, a shotgun, and eight pistols.

McGraw was known as an industrious, bright, and dedicated police officer. He was intensely interested in fighting the growing traffic in drugs. He studied the subject of drug investigations and was a stickler for the legal details that, left unattended, could undo weeks of police work. McGraw spoke to youth groups at schools and churches, and gave a willing ear to troubled youngsters who had no adults in whom to confide.

McGraw made the eligibility list for promotion to sergeant after only three years on the force. A newcomer to the Vice Squad, he had even been entrusted with planning one of its largest operations that spring.


Officer Edmond N. Cannon
Officer Edmond "Ed" N. Cannon

While on routine patrol during the evening of November 23, 1981, Officer Ed Cannon stopped at a convenience store in his patrol area and surprised several subjects who had just robbed the store. The subjects shot Officer Cannon five times, mortally wounding him, and fled.

On and off-duty officers combed the woods near the store for evidence that night and into the next day. A reward fund of more than $26,000 was established for information leading to the arrests and conviction of the 26-year-old officer’s slayers. The shooter was later convicted and has since died in prison.

A Cabarrus County native, Officer Cannon joined the Charlotte Police Department in June 1977, after spending three years as an Army paratrooper.

Fellow officers praised him as “a fearless cop who loved his work and had a knack for dealing with people.” A sergeant was quoted as saying that Ed Cannon “treated everybody alike and he got along with everybody.”


Officer Ernest Coleman
Officer Ernest Coleman

While working in uniform at an off-duty security job on June 30, 1982, Officer Ernest Coleman was fatally shot by a subject he had earlier ejected from the store for rowdiness. The 31-year-old officer never regained consciousness and died during the early morning hours of July 1 at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Coleman had been on the force for 18 months.

Over 2,000 mourners attended the funeral for the slain officer. City officials established a joint memorial fund to benefit the children of the two officers, Coleman and Cannon, who were slain within a year of each other. The two tragedies prompted several businesses and organizations to donate bullet-proof vests for officers.


Officer Timothy W. Whittington
Officer Timothy W. Whittington

While on patrol in the early morning hours of July 16, 1985, Officer Tim Whittington responded to a burglary call. An elderly couple reported that a man came to their door asking to use their phone. Once inside, the man stabbed the elderly man, took a pistol from the home, and fled. An hour later, Officer Whittington was fatally shot when he stopped his patrol car to question a subject fitting the assailant’s description. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to 150 years in prison. Whittington had been a Charlotte Police Officer for three years. In memory of her husband, Cindy Whittington, a former Charlotte Police Officer, donated money to the Charlotte Police Department for 34 bulletproof vests.


Officer Robert L. Smith
Officer Robert L. Smith

On January 15, 1987, Charlotte Police Officer Robert L. Smith was fatally shot during a manhunt for a suspect who’d been shooting into a condominium complex on Spyglass Place. Smith, who was 27, at the time of his death, had joined the police force as soon as he was old enough.


Officer Milus Lyles
Officer Milus "Terry" Lyles

On Sunday night, August 6, 1990, Officer Terry Lyles and another officer responded to a domestic disturbance call. The officers arrested a 44 year old suspect on the charge of communicating threats. After the officers searched and cuffed him, he was placed in the back seat of Lyles’ patrol car. As Officer Lyles drove toward the Mecklenburg County Jail, two shots hit him in the back of his bullet proof vest. Officer Lyles stumbled out of the car and shouted to residents to call 911. A third shot crashed through the window of the cruiser and struck Lyles just over the right eye. He died the next day.

Investigators discovered that the prisoner had concealed a tiny derringer in his underwear which was undetected by both officers when they searched him. On May 3, 1991, a Mecklenburg Superior Court jury sentenced the suspect to death. Calvin Cunningham was only the 2nd person in history to be sentenced to death for the murder of a Charlotte police officer. He was removed from death row after a retrial in 1994 and he received a life sentence. He was denied parole in August 2013.


Officer Eugene A. Griffin
Officer Eugene A. "Gene" Griffin

In the early evening hours of November 22, 1991, Officer Gene Griffin was working an off-duty security job at the Red Roof Inn. After a noise complaint, Griffin expelled three 17-year-olds from the hotel. Fifteen minutes later, the youths returned to the lobby. One of them raised a shotgun and shot Griffin at point-blank range. The three teenagers, who were later charged with murder, were high school dropouts who lived nearby.

It was the fourteenth murder of a Charlotte officer and the city’s 108th homicide in what had already become a record-setting year for murders in the city. Griffin, 42, was survived by his wife, Hilda, also a Charlotte police officer, and two children.


Officer Anthony Alford Nobles
Officer Anthony Alford Nobles

Officers John Burnette and Andy Nobles responded to what appeared to be a routine call the night of Tuesday, October 5, 1993.

Someone had reported a suspicious vehicle and persons at Boulevard Homes, a public housing complex that was part of the officers’ Adam Two Patrol District. But when the officers arrived and started talking to a suspect, he ran. Nobles and Burnette chased suspect into a nearby wooded area. A few minutes later, shots rang out. Nobles, 26, and Burnette, 25, were each shot in the head.

When they were pronounced dead at Carolinas Medical Center, the recently consolidated Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department recorded its first slaying of an officer. It was also the first time in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County history that two officers died in a single incident.

The deaths sparked public outrage. Thousands attended their funerals. Radio and television programs bristled with calls from citizens demanding that something be done about the growing violent crime problems. Memorial services were held, and monuments dedicated. Since the officers died, the very streets where they lost their lives have been named after them.


Officer John Thomas Burnette III
Officer John Thomas Burnette, III

Officers John Burnette and Andy Nobles responded to what appeared to be a routine call the night of Tuesday, October 5, 1993.

Someone had reported a suspicious vehicle and persons at Boulevard Homes, a public housing complex that was part of the officers’ Adam Two Patrol District. But when the officers arrived and started talking to a suspect, he ran. Nobles and Burnette chased suspect into a nearby wooded area. A few minutes later, shots rang out. Nobles, 26, and Burnette, 25, were each shot in the head.

When they were pronounced dead at Carolinas Medical Center, the recently consolidated Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department recorded its first slaying of an officer. It was also the first time in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County history that two officers died in a single incident.

The deaths sparked public outrage. Thousands attended their funerals. Radio and television programs bristled with calls from citizens demanding that something be done about the growing violent crime problems. Memorial services were held, and monuments dedicated. Since the officers died, the very streets where they lost their lives have been named after them.


Sgt. Anthony Scott Futrell
Sergeant Anthony Scott Futrell

On July 17, 2002, Sgt. Anthony Scott Futrell, a 38 year old Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department pilot, died in an airplane crash in eastern North Carolina. He was making a surveillance flight for the Civil Air Patrol as part of a statewide drug eradication program. Futrell became a Mecklenburg County police officer in 1987. He influenced many young officers as a member of the training staff at the Police Training Academy. He also served as a member of the SWAT and ALERT teams and leader of the Field Force Unit. In 2001 he became supervisor of the Aviation Unit. He is survived by his wife and two children.
[video] - A Tribute to Scott


Officer Jeffrey Shelton
Officer Jeffrey Shelton

Jeff Shelton and Sean Clark were responding to what should have been a routine disturbance call for service at the Timber Ridge Apartments near Milton Road in east Charlotte the night of Saturday, March 31, 2007.

They were both shot in the head around 11:15 p.m. while struggling with a suspect in the apartment complex parking lot. They died at Carolinas Medical Center in the early morning hours of April 1, 2007, but not before officers picked up Demeatrius Montgomery, who later was charged with their murder. Montgomery has been tried and sentenced to life in prison.

The community responded to the death of Officers Shelton and Clark with an outpouring of grief, offers of support and aid and thousands of dollars in donations for the slain officers' families. Thousands of officers, including those from more than 38 different departments, joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in mourning the loss of these young officers. Thousands of citizens lined the funeral procession with signs, American flags and tears of grief to pay their final respects to Officers Shelton and Clark. It was an unforgettable show of support.

Officer Shelton, 35, was hired February 28, 2001 and graduated in the 136th Recruit Class. Before joining CMPD, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He was married to Jennifer Sparks Shelton.


Officer Sean Robert Clark
Officer Sean Robert Clark

Sean Clark and Jeff Shelton were responding to what should have been a routine distrubance call for service at the Timber Ridge Apartments near Milton Road in east Charlotte the night of Saturday, March 31, 2007.

They were both shot in the head around 11:15 p.m. while struggling with a suspect in the apartment complex parking lot. They died at Carolinas Medical Center in the early morning hours of April 1, 2007, but not before officers picked up Demeatrius Montgomery, who later was charged with their murders. Montgomery has been tried and sentenced to life in prison.

The community responded to the deaths of Officers Clark and Shelton with an outpouring of grief, offers of support and aid and thousands of dollars in donations for the slain officers' families. Thousands of officers, including those from more than 38 different departments, joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in mourning the loss of these young officers. Thousands of citizens lined the funeral procession with signs, American flags and tears of grief to pay their final respects to Officers Clark and Shelton. It was an unforgettable show of support.

Officer Clark, 34, was hired January 23, 2006 and graduated in the 148th Recruit Class. He was a 1991 graduate of West Mecklenburg High School and had served in the United States Air Force before joining CMPD. He was married to Sherry Jones Clark. At the time of Sean's death, they had a 3 1/2 year old son, Brayden, and they were awaiting the birth of their second son.


Officer Frederick A. Thornton
Officer Frederick A. Thornton

On February 25, 2011, Officer Thornton was critically injured when a flash grenade discharged while he was attempting to render the equipment safe after a SWAT warrant service. Officer Thornton underwent emergency surgery but succumbed to his injuries later that evening.

 Officer Thornton was a 28 year veteran of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department . For 23 of those years he served on the SWAT team and was the longest serving member of the team in the department’s history. Throughout his career in law enforcement, Officer Thornton received numerous departmental and state awards for his bravery, heroism, and community service. He was deployed to assist in affected areas after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and 2006, as well as flood relief efforts in Indiana in 2008.

Officer Thornton is survived by his wife, four children, and a granddaughter. Fred was 50 years old at the time of his death.


Officer Mia Goodwin
Officer Mia Goodwin

On December 22, 2021, shortly before 3:40 AM, Officer Mia Goodwin lost her life in the line of duty while assisting with traffic direction and control on the scene of a tractor-trailer truck crash on Interstate-85 near W.T. Harris Blvd. During this incident, a second crash involving two additional trucks occurred in the area, striking multiple CMPD patrol vehicles and Officer Goodwin. Three other officers were also injured and transported to the hospital for treatment.

Officer Goodwin was a six-year veteran of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and a member of the 172nd Recruit Class. She was assigned to the University City Division and was the first female officer in CMPD’s history to be killed in the line of duty. Officer Goodwin’s service to our community was honored by thousands of people through social media condolences, by paying respects at the University City Division office, and by attending the procession and memorial service. The service was held at First Baptist Church in downtown Charlotte with family, community members, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders from multiple states present.

Officer Goodwin, a Passaic, New Jersey native and a High Point University (NC) graduate, was 33 years old and came from a family of first responders. She is survived by her husband, Brenton Goodwin, a Charlotte firefighter, and their three young children: Two daughters (ages three and four months) and one son (age one).


Officer Joshua Eyer
Officer Joshua Eyer

Officer Joshua M. Eyer, 31, was killed in the line of duty on Monday, April 29, 2024. In the afternoon hours, the United States Marshal’s Regional Fugitive Task Force was attempting to serve an arrest warrant on Galway Drive in East Charlotte when members of that team undertook gunfire from the wanted subject. Three members of that team were downed, and urgent assistance from other officers was requested. Officer Joshua Eyer immediately responded to the scene to assist.

Upon his arrival, Officer Eyer was struck by gunfire and was critically wounded. He was transported to Atrium hospital and fought valiantly for several hours before succumbing to his wounds that same evening.

From this incident, eight law enforcement officers were struck by gunfire. Four of those eight died from their injuries. Among the four fatally wounded officers were United States Deputy Marshal Thomas “Tommy” Weeks, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Officer Samuel Poloche and North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Officer William “Alden” Elliott. This date marked the deadliest day for law enforcement in Mecklenburg County history.

Officer Joshua Eyer was survived by his wife of seven years, Ashley Eyer, and his nearly-three-year-old son, Andrew Eyer. He served the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department nobly for six years and was assigned to the North Tryon Division. Prior to and during his tenure at CMPD, he served in the North Carolina Army National Guard for 12 years, including two deployments to Afghanistan and Kuwait.

Following his death, law enforcement officers and community members showed their unwavering support for Officer Eyer, his family and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Thousands attended his funeral service at First Baptist Charlotte, lined an over 5-mile procession route and paid tribute by means of donation and memorials.


Quick Facts About Charlotte

Posted Population:

  • 923,164 City of Charlotte
  • 69,775 Unincorporated Mecklenburg County
  • 1,115,482 CMPD jurisdiction

Total Square Miles:

  • 297 City of Charlotte
  • 524 Mecklenburg County
  • 438 CMPD jurisdiction

CMPD Employees:

  • 1,937 sworn
  • 521 civilian
  • 581 volunteers

About CMPD:

  • CMPD is a diverse, progressive, service oriented, and technology-driven metropolitan police department between Atlanta, GA and Washington, D.C., which translates to increased opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • The CMPD is a diverse, progressive, service oriented, and technology-driven metropolitan police department.
  • The CMPD is a 31 year organization with a rich history that dates back to 1880. The CMPD was established in 1993 when the separate Charlotte Police and Mecklenburg County Police joined to create one department.
  • The CMPD is organized into the Office of the Chief of Police assisted by five Deputy Chiefs who led the Administrative, Investigative, Patrol, Learning & Wellness, and Special Services Groups. The CMPD has four Patrol Service Areas led by Majors and fourteen Patrol Divisions led by Captains.
  • CMPD has the latest equipment and technology available in law enforcement such as: Body Worn Cameras, PLIMS, License Plate Reader, and the Real Time Crime Center.

About Charlotte:

  • Charlotte is the fifteenth largest U.S. City
  • 22nd busiest airport in the world
  • 2nd largest banking center in the United States
  • Home to eight Fortune 500 company headquarters, with more than 291 Fortune 500 companies placing one or more facilities within Mecklenburg County
  • Ranked No. 7 Large City for growth in business
  • Ranked No. 4 Best City for Small Business
  • Ranked No. 1 Big City Bargain
  • Ranked No. 11 as the fastest growing city in the U.S.
  • Ranked No. 4 as the U.S. city attracting the most families
  • Charlotte is a destination for restaurants and nightlife, entertainment venues, and sports teams including the NFL's Carolina Panthers, NBA's Charlotte Hornets, and Charlotte FC
  • 60% of the country's population lives within a two-hour flight of Charlotte.**

Some Interesting Facts About Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Why is Charlotte called the Queen City?
Nicknamed the Queen City, Charlotte and its resident county are named in honor of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the queen consort of British King George III during the time of the city's founding.

Why is Charlotte’s city center called Uptown and not Downtown?
Charlotte’s main street, Tryon, predates the city’s colonial roots. The street follows the Nations Path—the great trading route of the Catawba and other Native American tribes—and runs along a low ridgeline with a diagonal slant. As such, if you walk toward Independence Square at the heart of Center City, no matter which way you approach it, you’ll be moving gently upward.

“First in Freedom”?
In May 1775, more than a year before Patriot leaders signed the Declaration of Independence, Charlotte made its own statement of defiance against Britain. The Mecklenburg Resolves of May 31, 1775, declared the “authority of the King or Parliament” to be “null and void.” Tradition holds that there was even a full-blown Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence created on May 20, 1775. Although no evidence of those papers exists, it’s said that in June 1775, a local tavern-keeper named James Jack carried them to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

“Hornet’s Nest”?
They are a symbol of the city’s unconquerable spirit. When British General Cornwallis came through the area during the Revolutionary War, he encountered more than he bargained for and dubbed the area “a hornets’ nest of rebellion.” The nickname stuck, and why you see hornet’s nest symbols all over town, including on CMPD uniforms.

Source: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce 2016
** Source: Charlotte Regional Visitors' Association