CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Friday was a proud day for 13 Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers.
Seven were promoted to sergeant, five to lieutenant and one officer was promoted to captain.
“These 13 have competed in a rigorous process. They demonstrated their ability to lead throughout their whole career and this is the logical next step to formalize their leadership and have them service this community,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Chief Kerr Putney said.
The officers were joined on stage by family members who pinned on their new badges and then they retook their oath of service.
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