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Before payment controversy, Chief Johnny Jennings made progressive strides at CMPD
A look at the Charlotte police chief who found himself at the center of a transparency dispute after decades of fighting for ...
Charlotte police chief’s settlement will boost his pension. Small amounts add up.
Following a settlement agreement with the city of Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings will add ...
Charlotte leaders are moving on from the Jennings settlement. Not so fast. | Opinion
After weeks of secrecy, city leaders have finally provided some answers about the settlement made in closed session with ...
FOP moves forward with no-confidence vote against CMPD chief following retirement announcement
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police is moving forward with a vote of no confidence against Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings.
The Assembly NC20d
Charlotte Police Chief To Retire With $305,000 Severance
Putney announced his retirement in 2019, but stayed on until July 1, 2020. In his last month, the protests over the police ...
The Herald SC21d
CMPD Chief Jennings announces retirement, provides details of secret payment
Disclosing that the city council approved $305,000 for him a month ago in an agreement, Chief Johnny Jennings of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced he plans to retire at the end ...
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings’ Retirement Announcement Is Being Praised And Criticized After $305K Settlement
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Chief Johnny Jennings should be taking a deep sigh after announcing his retirement at the end of 2025, but instead it’s being met with mixed ...
Charlotte Observer9d
Before payment controversy, Chief Johnny Jennings made progressive strides at CMPD
Johnny Jennings. Linebacker. 6’2”, 220 pounds. Jefferson City, Tenn. Long before Charlotte Police Chief Johnny Jennings’ name was tied to kneeling with protesters, using tear gas on crowds ...