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CMPD Reaction to the Killing of George Floyd
The evening of Monday, May 25, 46-year-old George Floyd died after being arrested by police outside a shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Footage of the arrest shows a white police officer, Derek Chauvin, who knelt on Mr. Floyd's neck for more than eight minutes. Mr. Floyd was unarmed and cried repeatedly that he could not breathe. Chauvin has since been charged with murder.

North Carolina chiefs and sheriffs have rebuked the officers involved in George Floyd’s death. CMPD Police Chief Kerr Putney said, “It’s disgusting. It’s cowardly. There is no justification.”

Last week Putney sat down to talk with community activist Kass Ottley and Greg Jackson, founder and executive director of Heal Charlotte. They discuss George Floyd’s murder, racism, police accountability, transparency and what needs to change. Watch the full conversation here .
It’s frustrating. It’s a slap in the face, and an affront to all the good officers that are doing fantastic work. This overshadows that, and sets us back decades.

- CMPD Police Chief Kerr Putney
We talk about the good officers. We need them to stand up. You cannot stand there and condone this behavior.

- Kass Ottley, Community Activist
I asked my Mom, “Is it fair that I have to have the same conversation with my daughter that you had with me?"

- Greg Jackson, Executive Director of Heal Charlotte
Charlotte has seen several days of demonstrations and riots following George Floyd’s death. CMPD has used this as an opportunity to stand with our community and listen to concerns from those who are hurting.

Officers like Jasmine Nivens (below left) are on the front lines engaging in conversation over confrontation.
CMPD does not shy from the hard conversations and actions that are sometimes required to make Charlotte a better and safer city.
- Officer Johnny Felipe
CMPD has a proven track record of working
to bridge the difference in Charlotte.
Through Bridge the Difference , CMPD aims to bring our community together for conversations about policing, public safety and community impact. Since 2016, these community conversations have taken place all across Charlotte. Everyone’s perspective is critical to bridging gaps and creating mutual understanding.

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Police Telecommunicator
For many, police telecommunicators are the voice of CMPD. There when needed most, they answer calls from the public reporting crimes, disturbances, fires and medical or police emergencies.

Learn more about CMPD's compensation and benefits . Click here and scroll down for lateral entry pay structure.
Unlimited Potential Needs Unlimited Opportunity
This agency has offered me an opportunity to serve on a specialized unit for over two decades. I have thousands of hours of training and real world experience in this field and as a result, I have matured in my career immensely.

- Officer Harlon “H” McKinney, Patrol
We offer a challenging and rewarding career with numerous possibilities for you to make a difference in our community in patrol, felony investigations, vice and narcotics, highway interdiction and safety, or serving as a school resource officer. There are many specialized departments like the Violent Crime Task Force and the Special Information Bureau. You can serve CMPD by working lake enforcement, helicopter, SWAT, canine, or recruitment and training.
Our department will provide you with the finest equipment available including a laptop computer, uniforms, clothing allowance for plainclothes assignments, in-car cameras and unlimited training opportunities at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Academy.
Charlotte: A Community of Opportunity
Charlotte Ranked in Top 15 Cities to Launch Your Career

According to a study performed by LinkedIn and Zillow, Charlotte was ranked twelfth in a study that rates the best cities to land your first job, based on affordable rent, good starting salaries and available opportunities. Read more .
CMPD Names
New Police Chief
Johnny Jennings
CMPD Deputy Chief Johnny Jennings is an innovative and forward-thinking public servant who uses strategic and technological solutions to positively impact operations and produce data-driven results. Jennings joined CMPD in October 1992.
He was promoted to his current rank of deputy chief in 2016. As the deputy chief, he has served over patrol, special services, administrative services and the support services groups, including the Community Services Bureau. He is the president of the North Carolina Police Executives Association and vice president of the National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives.

Learn more about Chief Jennings in this interview .
Still Making a Difference During COVID-19
As volunteers obeyed the stay-at-home orders during COVID-19, essential organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank struggled to help those who are food insecure.

CMPD’s Community Services Division stepped up .
Memorializing Fallen Officers
At the conclusion of National Police Week in May, CMPD hosted a Mecklenburg County Peace Officers Memorial Service, to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by so many law enforcement officers everywhere. Click here to watch the service and reading of names .
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