CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has a new strategic direction for 2021.

The announcement by Chief Johnny Jennings on Friday is the result of work done by CMPD to develop a new strategy to improve the department and build new and better relationships within the community it serves.

“CMPD’s last mission statement was created in 1994. A lot has changed in policing over the last quarter of a century, and reexamining our department’s strategic direction was long overdue,” Jennings said in a statement. “Developing a new mission and vision that reflects today’s environment and expectations of our community is critical to our success. I also wanted to focus on four areas that could help transform the way we work and operate.”

The strategy includes a new mission statement, vision statement, values, and strategic priorities that aim to broaden collaborative relationships with the community and re-commit to an investment in employees, according to a release.

CMPD's new strategic direction states:

OUR MISSION

CMPD implements solutions and expands collaborative relationships within our organization and community to enhance trust, fairness and respect, to increase public safety.

VISION

We envision becoming the trusted, respected and sought-after community partner by serving our citizens and taking care of our employees.

WE VALUE

  • Oath of Office - Uphold the United States and North Carolina Constitutions.
  • Human Life - Seeing the value of every person.
  • Integrity - Promising to uphold the highest standards of integrity, being honest and ethical in all our actions.
  • People - Treating all people with dignity, respect, fairness and compassion.
  • Inclusion - Fostering a diverse and equitable culture that is committed to embracing all difference.
  • Community - Meeting everyone where they are, working together to achieve a shared vision.

SUCCESS IS...

  • A strong community that will embrace collaboration
  • Reflecting the community we serve
  • Becoming the model for other law enforcement organizations
  • Being the safest major city

You can find more information and additional details on the strategy by clicking here.

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