A career with CMPD can take officers in many different directions. With more than 30…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comSeptember 15, 2026
Chief Estella Patterson cited improving employee morale as one of her three top priorities when…
ksweeny@kelso-communications.comJuly 7, 2026
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers received their largest raise since 2023 this week, when the City…
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
