CMPD News

Time for the final Boat Safety Saturday 🚤 - featuring our partners at North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission! As we wrap up our boat safety month, hear from Officer Shepperd the top mistake he sees on the lake and his top safety tip to keep every boater safe.…

This morning, CMPD welcomed 44 new officers to its ranks. Congratulations Recruit Class 200! The months of hard work, dedication and determination have culminated into this moment of incredible accomplishment. Today, you took your last steps as recruits and took your first…

Extreme heat resources are available to help neighbors stay cool this weekend: meck.co/3H38YLq Options: - Roof Above Day, Block Love Charlotte’s Day Services and The Relatives on Ramp for those experiencing unsheltered homelessness; - Park & Rec; - @cmlibrary locations.

Saving a few minutes is not worth a life. CMPD is participating in the Governor's Highway Safety Program "Speeding Catches Up with You" statewide enforcement campaign to keep our roads safe from speeders. Slow down and arrive safe! #NCGHSP #SpeedingCatchesUpWithYou

A local restaurant owner in the Steele Creek Division recently discovered and detained a suspected thief on the roof of his business after arriving to find items in suspicious disarray and a broken AC unit. With assistance from CFD, officers were able to arrest the suspect…

Our Hickory Grove officers recently held a gathering at the Light of the World Church to address safety and security concerns with the local Hispanic community. Taking the time to dispel fear and provide accurate information, our officers went above and beyond to increase comfort…

Congratulations to Officer Andrea Mullins who recently won gold at the 2025 World Police & Fire Games for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! Mullins is a trainer at the Academy, utilizing her skills from seven years of Jiu-Jitsu to teach defensive tactics to recruits and current patrol…

Lock your car - no matter where you park it, the time of day or how long you'll be away. Don't make it easy for car thieves to target you. #NationalVehicleTheftPreventionMonth

NOW PLAYING: PAW & ORDER Episode 5! 🐾🚨 The K9s and their handlers deepen their partnership as they work on reading each other's body language and anticipating each other's movements. Limits are stretched as new exercises are added to extend the trailing aspect of their…

Time for Boat Safety Saturday! 🚤 Hear from Officer Edwards, of our Lake Unit, a common mistake he sees on the water and his top tip so that everyone can have a safe and fun time on the lake. #BoatSafety #BoatResponsibily #LakeNorman

Congratulations to our 2025 College Intern Program graduates! The past eight weeks, they've shadowed officers across our patrol divisions and specialty units gaining valuable firsthand experience and insight into the opportunities offered with a career in law enforcement. We look…