New CMPD Chief Stella Patterson told state legislators violent crime is down 29% in Charlotte, but residents still feel unsafe. Bridging that gap defines her first 90 days on the job.
CMPD says crime fell through September, yet Uptown’s high-profile incidents keep fear high. We examine the numbers, the nightlife strategy, and the gap between data and trust in Charlotte.
The state auditor urges Charlotte to enter the $305,000 CMPD settlement into public minutes and to consider using the Risk Management Fund instead of the General Fund.
Charlotte’s Citizens Review Board has never overturned a CMPD decision. Now, its members want more authority, better training support, and a more unmistakable voice at City Hall.
CMPD touts a 25 % drop in violent crime, yet an Uptown shooting reminds residents that statistics don’t stop bullets. We dig into the half-year numbers, the fear, and the money at stake.
SkyShow 2025 drew 12,000 to uptown Charlotte. CMPD reported no major incidents—unless you count the $5,000 in seized cash, guns, weed, and “drug paraphernalia.”
