Chief Estella Patterson cited improving employee morale as one of her three top priorities when…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comJuly 7, 2026
Written for Police Chief Magazine by Tammy Pippen, MPA, Assistant Human Resources Director, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comJuly 1, 2026
In 2025, incidents involving juvenile suspects decreased 11% in Charlotte. That’s in no small part…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comJune 11, 2026
Earlier this month, law enforcement agencies across the country paused to honor those who serve…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comMay 22, 2026
Before an officer arrives, before you see the lights and before you hear the sirens,…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comApril 19, 2026
As she marks her first 100 days as head of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Chief…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comMarch 19, 2026
If you’re considering a career with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), you probably already know…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comFebruary 25, 2026
As we kick off the new year, there’s no better time to look back at…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comJanuary 27, 2026
As Chief Johnny Jennings prepares to conclude more than three decades of service with Charlotte-Mecklenburg…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comDecember 12, 2025
