Officers Honored at the 44th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers were celebrated at the 44th annual Police-Community Relations Awards. Ten officers received special recognition at the awards ceremony.
The 2024 winners are:
- Captain Joan Gallant, Quality Assurance Division.
- Officer Doug Gallant Jr., North Tryon Division.
- Officer Rafael Garcia, Freedom Division.
- Officer Jody Harkey, Aviation Unit.
- Officer Amanda Huffman, University City Division.
- Officer Jason Humphreys, Hickory Grove Division.
- Sergeant Jeffrey Joseph, Central Division.
- Officer GF Ritter Jr., Hickory Grove Division.
- Officer Marcus Thompson, North Tryon Division.
- Officer Daniel Youngblood, ABC Unit.
The annual awards recognize officers and work teams from CMPD who are building positive, problem-solving relationships with individual residents and neighborhood groups. Their contributions have meaningful impacts on lives across the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community. This year, Chief Johnny Jennings was presented with a special award on behalf of the CRC in recognition of the dedicated service that he and his team of officers provide to keep Charlotte-Mecklenburg safe. Two youth were also honored during the ceremony for their engagement and successful participation in CMPD programs designed to help youth thrive.
Officers were nominated by community members, and winners were selected by a group made up of members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee. Two youth were also honored during the ceremony for their engagement and successful participation in CMPD programs designed to help youth thrive. Nominations for next year’s Police-Community Relations Awards can be submitted using the Police Nomination online form or by mail, addressed to:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee
Belmont Regional Center
700 Parkwood Ave.
Charlotte, N.C. 28205
