MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Mecklenburg County commissioners agreed Tuesday night to a five-year deal with the city of Charlotte that will have Charlotte-Mecklenburg police patrol unincorporated areas.
Channel 9 has followed this story for months.
Past coverage:
- Tempers flare as county, city leaders discuss potential deal on policing unincorporated areas
- Commissioners vote to terminate CMPD patrols in unincorporated areas
- Police chief Putney says CMPD is best option for unincorporated areas
- Leaders want Huntersville police to replace CMPD in unincorporated areas
It's a $14 million deal between Mecklenburg County and the city of Charlotte.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police will have to give semi-annual updates to commissioners on their patrols.
The deal will mean no tax hikes for Mecklenburg County residents.
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