Topic - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is the police department of the City of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. With over 1,716 officers and 530 civilian staff, covering an area of with a population of more than 713,455. - Source: Wikipedia

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