On January 27, 2017, a court ordered release of CMPD dash-cam video footage was approved from a petition requested on January 12, 2017.
On January 27, 2017, a court ordered release of CMPD dash-cam video footage was approved from a petition requested on January 12, 2017. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department supports the decision by North Carolina Superior Court Judge Lisa C. Bell to publicly release the video. The release of the footage is consistent with the CMPD’s protocol. Our preference is to always allow for a thorough investigation with the intent to have all sides presented. We do not oppose the release of video evidence after a case has been thoroughly investigated and adjudicated Warning: This video may contain graphic images, language and content that may be disturbing to some viewers. Discretion is advised.