City of Charlotte, NC / Community Safety

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You're watching the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's weekly news briefing for April 22, 2020. Thanks for joining us, & stay safe!

You're watching the Promotion Ceremony for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, April 17, 2020. Thanks for joining us. Let's wish all these officers the best in the next stages of their careers.

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Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. It’s not worth risking your life of the lives of others. Stay at home and keep a 6-foot physical distance from others.

Call 311 to report COVID-19 related violations.

https://charlottenc.gov/covid19

City of Charlotte
600 E. Fourth St.
Charlotte, N.C. 28202
704-336-7600

More than 1,200 illegal social gatherings have been reported in Charlotte since the COVID-19 lock down.

This is not how we flatten the curve.

Stay home, stay 6 feet apart from people at all times and avoid unnecessary social gatherings.

Call 311 to report COVID-19 related violations.

https://charlottenc.gov/covid19

City of Charlotte
600 E. Fourth St.
Charlotte, N.C. 28202
704-336-7600

You're watching the weekly press briefing for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Thanks for joining us!

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Stay at Home Order.

Stay at home. It's not going to be easy for anyone. But let's think of ways to make it a little bit easier. Let's do what we can do to be a part of the change that's necessary to eradicate this virus to end this pandemic.

I don't know how long it's going to last, no one really knows. But please know everything that we know we're going to bring to you, we're going to let you understand why we're doing things and what needs to be done.

Please follow what you see today. Stay at home, and let's make our city stronger so our country can be well.

Learn more at charlottenc.gov

Mayor Lyles provides and update on intergovernmental coordination for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (transcript is available below)


A special message from the mayor.

Hello, everyone, I'm Vi Lyles mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. And I'd like to take just a few minutes to talk about what is going on in our city as well as going on across the country.

We have joined the rest of our country in fighting a pandemic, whether you call it the coronavirus, COVID-19, it is with us. It is everywhere. I don't quite know if we've ever had anything like this as difficult to deal with. But we are dealing with it. Every action we take is with the welfare of your health, as welfare of our kids, as the welfare of our entire city. That is what's most important right now.

So before I go on to what we're doing, let me take a moment to thank the people that are making this city work right now. I'm particularly grateful that the governor has stepped up giving guidance. I want to thank Gibbie Harris, our public health director, who has worked tirelessly with our healthcare systems, and those members of our healthcare community, thank you so much.

We know that you have families, you have homes, and you're taking hours to do the work that's necessary to take care of us to other essential workers, whether you're at the grocery store, cashier, the police officer, or people that are picking up our garbage on a regular basis. We are grateful. Without you, we wouldn't be able to do what we're doing. So let's talk about what we're doing.

As mayor, I've been in touch with the White House, our federal delegation of senators and representatives, as well as mayors of large cities, as well as mayors of the surrounding communities that are in our state and county. We are trying to keep up everything that this virus throws at us. We're throwing something back. But you have to help us. We need you to follow the social distancing guidelines, we need you to wash your hands, maintain the six foot separation. I love going into the stores and seeing the blue tape, because that means that we're careful. We're doing the right things, and we're going to continue to do it.

We're in this together. We're no better or no worse off than every other community out there. So when we work together, we'll make it happen. We're going to change this landscape. We're on the right path. And we can do this because we can do anything when we work together.

Learn more at CharlotteNC.gov

Promotion ceremony for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Thanks for joining us!

You are watching the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Weekly Press Briefing for March 5, 2020. Thanks for joining us.

This is the Charlotte City Council Safe Communities Committee meeting for March 4, 2020. Thanks for joining us.

This is the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Weekly Press Briefing, for February 26, 2020. Thanks for joining us!

This is the weekly press briefing from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for February 12, 2020. Thanks for tuning in!

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and partners break ground on new de-escalation training facility.

This is the Charlotte City Council Safe Communities Committee meeting for February 4, 2020. Thanks for joining us!

This is a live press briefing form the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) on January 31, 2020. Thanks for joining us!

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This is a press briefing from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for January 10, 2020. Thanks for joining us!

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CMPD's Homicide Unit provides an update on a recent investigation.

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You're watching the live weekly press briefing form the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for December 11, 2019. Thanks for joining us!

You're watching the weekly press briefing from the CMPD, discussing Holiday Safety and crimes targeting the Latino community. Thanks for watching!

The Charlotte Area Transit System highlights G4S Special Police, a dedicated and highly-trained group of police officers to keep you safe. (A full transcript is available below.)

Somebody has to be there 24/7, because again, crime doesn’t sleep.
Serve and protect. It’s the core of what G4S does.
G4S is the first line of defense for people in Charlotte who ride transit. They interact with thousands of passengers a day.
“I love working here. I really do,” says Sgt. G Smith. “I really do enjoy it. It gives me the opportunity to help people, to make a difference. You get to do a little bit of everything out here, you really do.”
You’ll find these highly-trained law enforcement officers day or night - along the LYNX light rail, patrolling park and ride locations, and here at the Charlotte Transportation Center.
“Any police action that needs to be taken in those areas we can do,” says Sgt. C Grier. “I choose to do my policing here, but I can take that certification and go apply for any police agency within North Carolina and be hired on to do any job that any other police officer has.”
And while Charlotteans enjoy a little extra time with their families this holiday season, G4S will be here to keep you safe.
“It is a big sacrifice to have to work holidays and stuff, but it’s part of the job. It’s what I signed up to do.”

City of Charlotte
600 E. Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 336-7600
charlottenc.gov

Charlotte Fire Department Station 42 demonstrates how to safely fry a turkey. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season. (A full transcript is available below.)

35% of fires in Charlotte start in the kitchen.
Be safe this holiday season.
Especially when frying a turkey.
Use an outdoor fryer at least 10 feet from buildings and never fry a turkey on your deck.
Always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Never fill a fryer above the max fill line.
Overfilling is the leading cause of fryer fires.
Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and dry before it’s slowly lowered into hot oil.
Also, keep at least 2 feet between the tank and fryer when using a propane-fueled fryer.
Never leave it unsupervised.
Wear closed-toe shoes and long sleeves while frying a turkey.
Hot liquids account for more burn injuries than fire.
Children and pets should never be allowed near fryers.
And remember, oil fires cannot be put out with water.
Make sure an ABC fire extinguisher is nearby.
On behalf of the Charlotte Fire Department, Fire Station 42 and Academy Sports + Outdoors, have a safe and happy holiday season.

Learn more about Charlotte Fire - https://charlottenc.gov/Fire/Pages/default.aspx

City of Charlotte
600 E. Fourth St.
Charlotte, N.C. 28202
704-336-7600
charlottenc.gov

CMPD provides updates on Organized Retail Theft

Three firefighters from the Charlotte Fire Department were deployed to the Shining Rock Wilderness area after two hikers went missing. The firefighters are members of NC HART: the North Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team. Watch the video to hear their story of what happened.

Fire Chief Jon Hannan talks about life at the Charlotte Fire Department and the commitment from staff to serve.

The Charlotte Fire Department has the ability to run medical calls, respond to hazmat situations, and perform rescue work including dive recovery. Fire Station 38, located on Lake Wylie, is a specialized dive station with two boats. Their fire boat stays on the lake, while the pontoon boat is used as a dive platform and is mainly taken out of county to assist with water incidents.

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, Police Chief Kerr Putney and others provided an update on Tuesday's officer-involved shooting in the University City area. Watch the video for a re-cap of Wednesday's press conference.

K9 Dano is one of 13 patrol dogs at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Officer Matthew Yoder, a K9 trainer and handler, introduces us to one of CMPD's finest.

Dano's on Instagram! Follow him @a_day_in_the_life_of_k9_dano

This one week summer program introduces high school students to various aspects of a career in law enforcement. Activities such as simulated traffic stops, building searches & self defense techniques are in the curriculum. Tours of police headquarters & the county jail are also included.

The Charlotte Fire Department is one of the first fire departments nationwide to begin implementing clean transportation technologies into their fleet. Nearly half of the fire trucks utilize an Auxiliary Power Unit, while at least 8 more have been ordered.

Snoopy had friends over to the "Doghouse" in an open house celebration of the 45th year of CMPD's aviation unit. Guests included
the EC-135 "Air Ambulance" from Carolinas Healthcare System and an additional Bell 407 from North Carolina's Highway Patrol.

For more info about CMPD:
http://cmpd.org

On October 6, 2015, the Charlotte Fire Department honored 126 employees who went extraordinary lengths to protect the citizens of Charlotte. This is Station 27's story of the rescue of a person trapped underneath a vehicle.

http://charlottefire.org

The events of 9/11 have left memories for everyone. These are the memories and lasting impressions from City of Charlotte employees.

The City of Charlotte, along with partnering towns, will participate in a National Guard drill this weekend. Watch now for more details on how the community may be impacted.
For more information on Charlotte city government:
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Fire Chief Jon Hannan has ordered all trucks with more than 10,000 engine hours have their front spring hanger bolts inspected today.

Public safety participants climb 110 flights of stairs in Charlotte, NC at the Duke Energy Center. The event honors the firefighters, law enforcement officers and emergency personnel lost on September 11, 2001.

Law Enforcement Officers are frequently front-line responders to persons in crisis with a serious mental illness. In an effort to better prepare officers to respond to these individuals, CMPD is training with the Crisis Intervention Team, CIT.
CIT is a community-based collaboration between law enforcement, local National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), mental health consumers, mental health providers, community colleges and law enforcement training centers.
CMPD's finest are better equipped to serve our community by providing appropriate care, for a crisis involving persons with a mental Illness.
If you would like to learn more about Mental Illness, please call 704-356-3454 or go online to http://mhacentralcarolinas.org/
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Charlotte, NC — Death is never easy to accept, especially when it's two young police officers killed in the line of duty. Watch "John & Andy" on October 5 at 8:30 p.m. to see why this tragedy still affects the community.

On the twentieth anniversary of their death, the GOV Channel -- by community request -- is re-airing the Emmy-nominated program "John & Andy" featuring rare news footage of John Burnette, 25, and Andy Nobles, 26. Hear from their parents, fellow police officers, then-Mayor Richard Vinroot, and residents who knew and loved them.

Trisha Norket, John Burnette's mom is grateful she'll be able to spend time with her police family on the anniversary. "This year we're meeting to watch the video and see each other again."

Burnette and Nobles were shot and killed October 5, 1993 as they chased a suspect toward the woods behind Boulevard Homes in southeast Charlotte. Jerome Alden Harden, was later convicted on two counts of first degree murder.

"John and Andy" is a production of the North Carolina Center for Educational Films, by Kathryn Frye, in association with the GOV Channel.

Who's knocking? Discover what's happening in the Southwest corner of Charlotte.

Steele Creek Division is a noticeable patch of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg map.
It is 61 square miles of our Southwest corner.
It's a mixture of everybody, Asian, Hispanic, Black and White and Indian.
Steele Creek still has some farmland.
A couple of decades ago, Steele Creek dairy herds never saw a mall, a four lane street or a golf cart....now all those are more normal, so-to-speak, than our bovine neighbors.
Some Steele Creek characteristics match the rest of Charlotte, away from uptown.
You find both simple and expensive neighborhoods, miles of retail around multi-acre parking lots and zones of truck and rail dependent industry still pumping out product.
There are unique landmarks.
You've got Lake Wylie----and whats-its-name----that adjacent state has a big sign up.
You've got the Police and Fire Training Academy.
And you've got the exotic green canopy of McDowell Nature Preserve..
All the police divisions have rich people and poor people, good people, bad people, plenty of traffic, all kinds of transitions and challenges but Steele Creek is the only division with an amusement park!
Our tour follows CMPD's door knocking route among probationers. It will be a surprise.
Join us on this tour of CMPD's Steele Creek Division.

And after watching this Youtube video. Find out more by checking out CMPD's website http://cmpd.org
And be sure to watch all GOV Channel programming.
http://govchannel.charmeck.org

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Born in NC, Captain Dozier always wanted to be a police officer. She met her husband, also in the CMPD, and has two young daughters.

She currently is the Captain over the Providence Division.

Captain Dozier encourages local female's looking for a career to join the CMPD.

Meet a few more neighbors inside CMPD's University City Division

Take a look at this inspirational story of determination, and how one woman is making a difference on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Force. Plus, how you can, too.

Horses, from many states, were a part of the Democratic National Convention. See why!