2024年7月17日 · A debate over outer carrier vests has again flared after a photo of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee; The Fraternal Order of Police on social media criticized CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings’ opposition to use of these vests by patrol officers

2024年8月2日 · After years of pushback, CMPD Police Chief Johnny Jennings no longer requires patrol officers to get a doctor's note to wear outer vests instead of belts.

2024年8月2日 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings has announced that patrol officers who wish to wear load-bearing outer carrier vests can apply to get one without a doctor’s note. The announcement was reportedly made to officers in an internal e-mail sent out by Human Resources and advised them the prior rule was no longer in ...

2025年2月12日 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The long-awaited outer carrier vests for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police patrol officers are finally here. Commanders will issue the new gear this week and...

2024年8月5日 · A CMPD human resources email sent to officers on Thursday announced that any patrol officers or patrol sergeants could request an “outer carrier” vest, signaling a policy change that previously...

2025年2月8日 · In August 2024, CMPD announced that officers could request a vest if they want one for preventative care and minor medical issues. Daniel Redford, president of the FOP lodge, told WCNC...

2024年11月14日 · But a few weeks later, CMPD said officers and sergeants could apply to wear the vests without seeking a medical waiver. (Officers had been allowed to wear them if they needed the vests to...

2024年8月2日 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced on Thursday that officers will be allowed to wear outer vests. This comes after months of effort from city councilman Tariq Bokari and the Fraternal Order of Police have pushed for these vest to be an option for officers.

2025年2月12日 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The long-awaited outer carrier vests for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police patrol officers are finally here. Commanders will issue the new gear this week and offer training in their use and wear. The initial order came in Tuesday and includes more than 800 vests.

2024年8月8日 · A CMPD human resources email sent to officers on Thursday announced that any patrol officers or patrol sergeants could request an “outer carrier” vest, signaling a policy change that previously limited who in the department could wear them.