Having built up CMPD after a retirement wave, Chief Ron Lawrence will himself retire
After 35 years in law enforcement Lawrence, 55, plans to retire on June 27 — just shy of his 4-year anniversary with the city ...
WCCB Charlotte10d
CMPD launches SWITCH program to crack down on shootings into homes
CMPD is cracking down on shootings into homes with their new program SWITCH which stands for Safety Wellness Initiative Towards Community Households. It’s comprised of a team of detectives aimed at ...
Homelessness is on the rise in Mecklenburg. The response remains a work in progress
A Home for All’ initiative seeks to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability, but as the plan begins both problems ...
WSOC-TV24d
From education to employment, Charlotte program offers jobs, benefits
CHARLOTTE — From education to employment, a new city program allows graduates from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ... 17 CMS graduates as part of the pilot program in 2024. One of the graduates ...
Yahoo5d
CMPD releases names of officers involved in deadly University City shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Wednesday released the names of the officers who discharged their service weapons in a shooting that killed a 28-year-old man who shot two officers ...
Charlotte Observer5d
CMPD releases names of four officers from fatal shootout with man in northeast Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Wednesday released the names of four officers who fired guns at a man in northeast Charlotte after they say he shot and injured two officers.