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.
We need to do better for our First Responders to make sure they know helps there. No one should feel this is the only way out. I’m sorry for y’alls loss.
Prayers for his family and his LE family. We need to check on each regularly in good times and bad…
May you rest in peace in the presence of the Lord. I understand the pain your family are living with as my husband had to leave in the same way. Rest your service was not in vain! Peace to your family!
HERO ! “ANGELS IN BLUE “ - All is calm my Thin Blue Line Brother….Enjoy your “New Beat” ! Please click on the link below to listen to the song I wrote for my “Brothers In Blue” and All First Responders ! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kd-MRSgr-pjjWlFhoEhHiFn-3XWR3LtsY
It is an endless struggle working the thin blue line. Rest easy now Officer Simpson and get the help you deserve and felt you could not get here. Tragically this is happening way to often. May your family members, community, colleagues, and friends find comfort in knowing that your suffering has ended and you are in a better place. 🪦💙🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sending prayers to his family & friends.
Heavely father, I pray you protect Officer Simpsons soul and surround his family with divine strength and love in the name of Jesus. Lord send people to help his family and friends in this time of sorrow.
We all have moments in our lives that weigh heavily on our shoulders. I just wish someone could have convinced him to remember. We always look at the difficult mountains ahead of us, but we forget the mountains behind us were just as hard and difficult to climb, but we overcame them and will overcome the mountains that face us now. Please share this with anyone you know that has lost hope. I will keep his family in my prayers 🙏
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department I’m saddened by the loss of yet another service member and public servant. I’d like to make you aware of some resources that can greatly help. Please look into #REBOOTRecovery https://rebootrecovery.com/ There are trauma courses available for Military, LEOs/Fire/EMT, and more. I would love to assist in leading a course for your officers in the future as I’ll be moving there over the next year and a half
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3wPlease take time this week to find an officer and thank them for their willingness to serve and protect.