Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Lock it up! It's #AutoTheftPreventionMonth and we urge you to keep your vehicle safe and secure to deter thieves and protect your community. Follow these tips to prevent your vehicle from being victimized. -Lock your vehicle -Park in well-lit areas -Don’t leave any valuables unsecured in your vehicle- especially a firearm -Don’t leave spare keys in your vehicle -Install a steering wheel club

We’re hiring! The City Attorney’s Office is hiring an additional attorney for our Police Attorney’s Office at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department! We have a team of five attorneys and two support staff—this position would be our sixth attorney and is physically located at CMPD’s headquarters. The job title and classification will ultimately be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the abilities to: -Analyze and interpret the United States Constitution, state and federal statutes, court decisions, regulations, and ordinances for the Police Department and the City. -Provide legal advice to sworn and non-sworn employees at the Police Department on criminal law and criminal procedure. -Instruct recruits during Basic Law Enforcement Training at the Police Academy, including but not limited to criminal law and procedure; arrest, search and seizure; and juvenile law. -Provide instruction for selected state and departmental mandated in-service training. -Review, prepare and draft legal documents, such as motions, orders, and contracts. -Recommend and draft policy changes to reflect changes in the law. -Prepare, review, and approve court orders, motions, and search warrants, for sworn officers to assist with criminal investigations. If you have experience in criminal law and procedure and are interested in joining a dynamic and exciting legal team, apply at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eDnbFn9R

NOW PLAYING: JOURNEY TO THE BADGE 🚓🚨 RECRUIT CLASS #196 EPISODE 12 🎬 All new class. Never before seen footage. Streaming now on our YouTube Channel.

Today, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department recognized 11 individuals as employees of the month for July. Congratulations to all 11 employees who were recognized for all their hard work! Your service to CMPD and the City of Charlotte does not go unnoticed! Officer Hines- Providence Division Officers Pagan and Hooker- Steele Creek Division Officer Easter and Detective Ferguson- North Division Officers Allen, Harris, Honeycutt and Thortsen- University City Division Detective Carter- Homicide Unit Investigative Tech Chenisa Moore – University City Division, Civilian of the Month

NOW PLAYING: JOURNEY TO THE BADGE 🚓🚨 RECRUIT CLASS #196 EPISODE 11 🎬 All new class. Never before seen footage.

Today, our friends at CMPD Animal Care and Control are celebrating their 80th anniversary! We hope they have a great day and are so grateful for the support they provide to our officers daily. Head to their page to see more on their celebrations. You can also check out our Instagram and Facebook stories throughout the day to see some of the cutest four-legged friends ready for adoption.

Did you know that CMPD has an intern program for aspiring law enforcement professionals in college? The 8-week program gives college students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in law enforcement and shadow both patrol officers as well as specialty units including Lake Enforcement, Aviation, SWAT and K-9! Hear from Officer Bias and a few of the CMPD interns on their experience!

Enjoy a safe and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸Remember to celebrate responsibly and prioritize safety for a wonderful holiday. #4thofJuly

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.

NOW PLAYING: JOURNEY TO THE BADGE 🚓🚨 RECRUIT CLASS #196 EPISODE 9 🎬 All new class. Never before seen footage. You can find all the episodes on our YouTube Channel.