Today, Recruit Class 198 ended their journey at the academy with the pinning of their badges. Over the past seven months, these 48 individuals have prepared themselves for a career in service to the Queen City. Now the next journey begins as CMPD officers. Congratulation, 198!

Today, 20 of our own were promoted in the last promotion ceremony of the year - 3 Majors, 4 Captains, 6 Lieutenants and 7 Sergeants. This promotion is proof of the dedicated leadership they give the City of Charlotte daily. Thank you for your hard work to keep our Charlotte residents safe.

One year ago today, the Pre-Trial Integrity Act went into effect in NC, making a significant impact on our community's safety. Those arrested for the most violent offenses now face a judge instead of a magistrate and are held more accountable for their actions. This means fewer dangerous criminals on our streets, thanks to the tireless work of @cmpdchief, @CharMeckDA and the @NCLeg. Although there’s more work to be done in our judicial system to hold violent criminal accountable for their actions, this is a step in the right direction to protect our officers and safeguard our community. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the Pretrial Integrity Act.

This morning, representatives of local @McDonalds restaurants presented a check to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Foundation in support of the families of fallen officers on April 29. We are grateful for their continued support of our local law enforcement community and CMPD.

We have life-saving work to highlight! Shout out to @CharlotteFire for collaborating with officers to help save a man’s life. 🚔🚒   On July 28, 2024, Central Division officers responded to a check welfare call for service. The victim’s friends advised they had not seen or spoke to the subject in over a week. Officers responded to an apartment and knocked on the door for several minutes with no results but were able to locate the victim's vehicle in the parking garage. Officers conducted a canvas and determined from a neighbor that the victim was last seen on July 26, 2024. It was determined that the subject has a history of mental health crises. Based on the above factors, officers reasonably believed the subject was inside the apartment in need of medical attention. The Charlotte Fire Department forced entry based on urgent necessity. Officers located the subject inside of the apartment in grave need of medical attention. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening conditions but ultimately survived and is now receiving treatment.   Great job by Officers Waller, Phillips, and Roth-Payton and our colleagues at Charlotte Fire with Engine #4. Without their actions, the victim may not have survived.

CMPD K-9 Officer Brent Simpson passed away today from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officer Simpson was a graduate of the 148th Recruit Class and served with CMPD since 2006. Most recently, Officer Simpson was assigned to the K-9 unit and faithfully served alongside his K-9 partner, Levi, for six years. Prior to joining CMPD, Officer Simpson served in the U.S. Navy as an Operation Specialist with the Military Police for four years. His life and service will never be forgotten. Please say a prayer for Officer Simpson's loved ones and fellow officers during this difficult time.

Hey Dad! I want to be just like you!   K-9 Officer Skipper knew he wanted to join CMPD from an early age. Not only did he want to serve the City of Charlotte, but he saw no better way to honor his father, who also served as a K-9 officer after graduating from the Metropolitan Police K-9 Training Academy in 1984.   Happy Father’s Day from the CMPD. Wishing all the dads the best day!   #HappyFathersDay

Prior to the Mecklenburg County Peace Officer Memorial Service,  the engraving honoring CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer was unveiled on the Fallen Officer Memorial in Uptown Charlotte. Law enforcement agencies from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area attended the dedication before participating in an annual procession to First Baptist Church. We paid special tribute to the four fallen officers in Charlotte on April 29, 2024.   #NationalPoliceWeek

Tonight, CMPD officers were celebrated at the 44th annual Police-Community Relations Awards. Ten CMPD officers received special recognition at the awards ceremony.   The awards recognize officers who are building positive relationships with the community and business in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Their dedication to serve has meaningful impacts on lives across the @CLTgov community. Congratulations to these officers and thank you for all you do! The 2024 winners are: • Captain Joan Gallant, Quality Assurance Division • Officer Doug Gallant Jr., North Tryon Division • Officer Rafael Garcia, Freedom Division • Officer Jody Harkey, Aviation Unit • Officer Amanda Huffman, University City Division • Officer Jason Humphreys, Hickory Grove Division • Sergeant Jeffrey Joseph, Central Division • Officer GF Ritter Jr., Hickory Grove Division • Officer Marcus Thompson, North Tryon Division • Officer Daniel Youngblood, ABC Unit

This morning, members of CMPD joined @NCCorrection for their Annual Fallen Officer Memorial during National Correctional Officer and Employees Week. This ceremony honored the fallen NCDAC officers killed in the line of duty and also honored the service and sacrifice of the four law enforcement members killed on April 29, 2024. A rose was placed at the memorial for every fallen member of NCDAC along with a rose for CMPD's Officer Eyer and U.S. Deputy Marshal Weeks.

On March 31, 2007, Officers Jeff Shelton and Sean Clark responded to a call about a domestic disturbance at the Timber Ridge Apartments near Milton Road in east Charlotte. At about 11:15 p.m., both officers were shot in the parking lot of the apartment complex. They died at Carolinas Medical Center early the next morning, but not before officers picked up Demeatrius Montgomery, who was later charged with their murders. He was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. The community responded to the officers' deaths with an outpouring of grief, offers of support and thousands of dollars in donations for the slain officers' families. Thousands of citizens lined the funeral procession routes with signs, American flags and tears of grief. Shelton, 35, had been a part of the police force for six years. Before joining the CMPD, he served in the United States Marine Corps. Today, we honor their ultimate sacrifice and service to the @CLTgov.

We stand with our local & federal partners against human trafficking. Today, Chief Jennings spoke alongside @CharMeckDA & @NCAGO about a nationwide rise in human trafficking cases. CMPD trains officers to recognize victims and provide resources. We remain committed to this issue.

🔴 THREAD: Join us this morning at 9:30 a.m. for our year-end review of CMPD’s public safety efforts in 2023. We’ll discuss year-end crime statistics, major achievements, successful operations and priorities for 2023. 🔗 WATCH LIVE ON X OR CLICK HERE: youtube.com/cmpdvidcast

Twas the night before…the night before…Christmas and all through Charlotte… 👀🎄

On December 22, 2021, Officer Goodwin was tragically killed in the line of duty in a crash on I-85 at W.T. Harris Blvd. Today and every day, we remember Officer Mia Goodwin for her service to CMPD and the City of Charlotte. Officer Goodwin’s sacrifice will never be forgotten.

This morning, members of CMPD and the Victims Services Unit attended the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. As we honor those lives lost, we must strive for safer roads from preventable tragedies.

Happy #NationalFirstRespondersDay! We are grateful for our CMPD officers and partners at @charlottefire, @MecklenburgEMS and @MeckSheriff who work daily to keep Charlotte safe! If you see a CMPD officer today, say hi!