Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

As the holiday season begins to ramp up, we wanted to give you the tools to keep your money safe while grabbing your gifts. Check out these tips from our Financial Crimes Unit as you get ready to shop.

Last week, two of our own were honored for their above and beyond work investigating shoplifting incidents at Charlotte-area Polo Ralph Lauren stores. Detective Scher of our Steele Creek Divison and Officer Bryan Walker of the South Divison are helping to maintain a safe shopping and working environment through their work. Thank you both for continuing to go above and beyond for the citizens of Charlotte!

Our intern application is LIVE! If you are a current undergrad student and interested in learning more about CMPD and a career in law enforcement, please apply at: JoinCMPD.org and check out this trailer to see what our interns have to look forward to.

Today, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department recognized eight individuals as employees of the month for November. Congratulations to all eight for all their hard work! Your service to CMPD and the City of Charlotte does not go unnoticed! Officer Murray, North Division Officer Buzard, North Tryon Division Officer Heater, Steele Creek Division Officer Odeh, Steele Creek Division Officer Rodriguez, Westover Division Officer Roque, Independence Division Detective Williams, RTCC Beth Caudle, Court Liaison Thank you for all you do!

Officers from Providence Division were invited to join a group from Levine Children’s Hospital for a day at the pumpkin patch. They had an incredible day helping these young patients enjoy some fall fun. From picking out pumpkins to sharing smiles and laughter, it was a heartwarming experience for everyone involved. We’re grateful for the chance to bring seasonal joy to these amazing kids. Thank you to everyone who made this day possible, it’s moments like these that remind us of the power of community! #fallfun #community #LevineChildrensHospital

This holiday season, our dedicated officers teamed up with Walmart’s (1830 Galleria Blvd.) loss prevention team to make a difference! Together, we collected donations for families in need, helping to bring a little extra joy and warmth this Christmas. Every contribution, big or small, helps us support our community and spread the holiday spirit. The gifts donated will be given out at the CMPD Annual Blue Winter Wonderland held on Saturday, December 21st, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at our Independence Division, 6711 City View Dr. Way to make a difference Officers Zarrella and Adames Aquino! #communityengagement #holidayseason #makeadifference

This morning, 12 Sergeants graduated from the CMPD Sergeants Leadership Development Course. The six-week course offers training and development opportunities for the rank that is often tasked with making the bulk of day-to-day decisions within their assignments. It is critical that they are armed with the training to do so effectively and these 12 have taken that on with the completion of this course. Congratulations class 006!

This past Saturday, the CMPD REACH program hosted an all-girls cooking and Zumba event. The day consisted of the young ladies being instructed on how to prepare a meal from scratch. They learned a formal dinner place setting followed by some Zumba to work it off. It was a fun filled day where they learned some new skills and good habits focused on healthy eating and exercise. Great job by our Community Engagement & Education Outreach Division!

As the holiday season begins to ramp up, we wanted to give you the tools to keep your money safe while grabbing your gifts. Check out these tips from our Financial Crimes Unit as you get ready to shop.

Welcome home to Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Schanck! Officers from CMPD’s North Division partnered with Lowe’s, Building Homes for Heroes and CFD Station 33 to welcome the Schanck and his family to their new home. Sgt. Schanck is a recipient of three Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. Welcome to the neighborhood, Schanck family!