Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe

Rodney D. Monroe was appointed Chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on June 16, 2008. In this role, he leads the largest municipal police department in the state of North Carolina.   With more than thirty years experience in law enforcement, Chief Monroe is a recognized innovator and practitioner of community policing. Since joining the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, he has refocused the Department on crime fighting and crime prevention through a more accountable organizational structure, new and advanced technology and a more engaging strategy of community policing. More specifically, Chief Monroe has worked to prevent and tackle crime by putting more officers on the street, policing at the neighborhood level, greater community collaboration and building strong partnerships with federal and local law enforcement agencies.

Under Chief Monroe’s leadership, the Department’s policing strategy places a major emphasis on engaging citizens as active partners in problem identification and crime reduction, raising the perception of safety and utilizing enforcement actions and partnerships that target priority chronic offenders. As a result of these and other initiatives, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community continues to experience a significant reduction in its crime rate.
 
Prior to joining the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Chief Monroe served as chief of the Macon, Georgia Police Department and chief of the Richmond, Virginia Police Department. Serving in Richmond, from February 2005 to June 2008, his efforts led to the lowest number of homicides in over twenty-five years. Under his leadership, the department regained its reputation as a leader in urban policing.
 
A native of the Washington DC area, Chief Monroe also served in the Washington DC Police Department for twenty-one years in a variety of assignments. He became a police officer in March 1979, and was promoted through the ranks, eventually serving as Assistant Chief of Police where he managed the department's 2600 member Patrol Services Bureau. He also led the Department's Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Office of Youth Violence Reduction.
 
Chief Monroe holds a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from University of Phoenix. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the National Executive Institute. He serves as an Executive Committee member for the International Association of Chiefs of Police, member of Major Cities Chiefs and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.
 
Office of the Chief
The Office of the Chief consists of the five Deputy Chiefs, who lead the Major Service Groups, the Police Attorneys Office, the Internal Affairs Bureau, the Chief of Staff, Major Sherie Pearsall and the Assistant to the Chief, Darrellyn Kiser.

The Police Attorneys Office is led by Mark Newbold, Lead Attorney for CMPD. The Internal Affairs Bureau, led by Major Cam Selvey and Captain Roslyn Maglione, investigates cases of misconduct and breaches of moral and ethical character within CMPD.

The Public Affairs Office is led by Captain Brian Cunningham, who oversees the internal and external communications for the department, as well as the public website. The CrimeStoppers Unit, lead by Detective Marty Cuthbertson, is also under the Public Affairs Office. The Fiscal Affairs Division, managed by Greg Crystal, is comprised of Purchasing, Contracts/Grants, Asset Forfeiture/Revenue and Travel budget sections. The Human Resources Office, led by Miriam Hannan, handles the employee benefits and payroll.
 

 
 

The Deputy Chiefs

Deputy Chief Katrina Graue oversees the Administrative Services Group, which includes the Training Bureau, the Administrative Services Bureau, the Planning and Research Division, Crime Analysis Division, the Communications Division, the Computer Technology Solutions Division, Professional Standards and Court Services.   Major Mike Adams is the commander of the Training Bureau, and as such, he is responsible for recruiting, recruit training and in-service training at the Police Training Academy. Major Tim Danchess is the commander of the Administrative Services Bureau which includes Communications, Records and Court Services.

Deputy Chief Kerr Putney joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 109th recruit class in 1992. He was promoted to his current rank in 2007.   As the Deputy Chief of the Investigative Services Group, he oversees all major felony investigative units, including Homicide, Assault w/Deadly Weapon, Robbery, Vice/Gangs/Firearms, Sexual Assault, Auto Theft, Arson, Cyber Crimes and Financial Crimes. They are also responsible for criminal intelligence and state/federal law enforcement partnerships.    Major Freda Lester is the commander of the Special Investigations Bureau and, Major Mike Smathers, commands the Criminal Investigations Bureau.

Deputy Chief Eddie Levins joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 79th recruit class of 1986. He was promoted to his current rank in 2013. As the Deputy Chief for Field Services Group - North, he oversees the Northeast Service Area (Eastway, University City and North Tryon Divisions) and the Northwest Service Area (Metro, Freedom, North and Airport Law Enforcement. Divisions).  Major Diego Anselmo commands the Northeast Service Area, and Major Bruce Bellamy commands the Northwest Service Area.

Deputy Chief Doug Gallant joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 105th recruit class of 1991. He was promoted to his current rank in 2012.  As the Deputy Chief for the Field Services Group - South, he oversees the Southeast Service Area (Providence, South, Hickory Grove and Independence Divisions) and the Southwest Service Area (Central, Westover and Steele Creek Divisions.) Also in the group are the Watch Commander, Special Events, and specialized units - Transit, Motorcycles, Passenger for Hire, Secondary Employment and Honor Guard. Major (vacant) commands the Southeast Service Area and Major Jeff Estes commands the Southwest Service Area.

Deputy Chief Vicki Foster joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 106th recruit class of 1991. She was promoted to his current rank in 2012. As the Deputy Chief over the Support Services Group, she oversees the Special Operations Bureau, the Lab and Evidence Bureau and the Community Services Bureau. These bureaus include the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT), SWAT, Civil Emergency Unit, Canine, Aviation, Bomb Squad, Electronic Monitoring, ALERT, Crime Scene Search and the Crime Lab. She also oversees the Property and Evidence Division, Animal Care and Control, School Resource Officers, Crime Prevention, Volunteers, Chaplains and several community outreach programs.  Major Dale Greene is the commander of the Special Operations Bureau; Major Paul Zinkann, the Lab and Evidence Bureau, and Major John Diggs, the Community Services Bureau.