At a time of national cries for transparency, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is rolling out plans to reduce questions and interactions with local media.
Why it matters: The police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2016 ignited a community-wide call for accountability in law enforcement here. The murder of George Floyd in 2020, and demonstrations that followed, accelerated these demands nationwide.
CMPD is restructuring its public affairs at a time when crime is up 4% overall compared to last year.
