PATROL BUREAU

The Patrol Bureau is the first line of response provided by the Concord Police Department. Under the command of Major Robert Ledwell, the Patrol Bureau is responsible and accountable for leadership, performance, efficiency, and general good conduct of the department. DC Hughes delegates responsibilities of patrol as prescribed by the Chief of Police.

Watch Commanders

Watch Commanders shall be responsible for oversight of all department field operations to include: oversight of patrol activities by ensuring basic police functions are efficiently and effectively carried out; inspecting staffing to ensure the department can meet service demands and taking corrective action when deficiencies are noted; monitors response to calls for service to ensure timely response and proper disposition; ensures all personnel perform their duties in a timely manner and follow prescribed policies and procedures; ensures departmental equipment is being utilized as intended and is properly maintained; monitoring overtime usage and reducing unnecessary overtime expenditures; conducting an initial review of administrative investigations as directed by the Chief of Police; and other duties as prescribed by the Chief of Police.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION

The Community Outreach and Education Unit is comprised of two sergeants and 22 school resource officers. The unit’s ultimate responsibility is to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, and others who work and visit our schools while providing educational programs to the students. Community Outreach officers during school also provide operational support to the Patrol Bureau during periods when school is not in session.

K-9 s

The Concord Police Department Canine Unit serves the department and community in several different areas. Each patrol rotation is assigned a Canine Unit that works to assist patrol. The unit also performs several hundred public demonstrations throughout the year.

All canines are trained and tested in obedience, aggression control, tracking, building search, area search, and narcotics detection. Each canine is assigned to one officer and stays with that officer throughout his career. When a canine retires, the officer/handler usually keeps the canine.

Adam District

The Adam Patrol District has an area of approximately 8.60 square miles and a residential population of approx. 18,445. Within the district, there are 9 educational institutions and 7 recreational parks and facilities. With 29 officers assigned to the patrol district, Adam District has community partnerships with 8 established neighborhoods. Major employment and economic facilities within the district include ACN, Atrium Health – Cabarrus, and the Carolina Mall.

29 OFFICERS 8.60 SQUARE MILES

18,445 POPULATION

57% INCREASE IN VIOLENT CRIMES

15% DECREASE IN PROPERTY CRIMES

The Baker Patrol District encompasses an area of approximately 18.67 square miles and has a residential population of approximately 31,510 residents. There are 7 educational institutions within the district as well as 6 recreational parks and facilities. Baker District has 1 active neighborhood partnership and has 29 officers serving the district. Baker District is home to the majority of Downtown Concord where several major projects are currently underway. At projects end there will be three new buildings containing both commercial and residential space, the Streetscape will be transformed and the brand new 250,000-square-foot Cabarrus County Courthouse expansion will be operational.

29 OFFICERS 18.67

SQUARE MILES

31,510 POPULATION

47% INCREASE IN VIOLENT CRIMES

29% DECREASE IN PROPERTY CRIMES

Charlie District

Charlie Patrol District has an area of approximately 20.98 square miles and a residential population of approximately 36,254. Charlie district added 1 public school this year with Roberta Road middle opening up in August bringing the total to 6 public (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) and three private schools. We are also home to Cabarrus Virtual academy and Performance Learning center.

We also added 5 more recognized communities bringing the total to 31 with the majority of them being active. We currently have 27 officers assigned to the district with 2 of them currently in training.

We are experiencing enormous residential growth with 81 single-family homes and 221 2-story townhomes in the Piper Landing neighborhood off of Rock Hill Church Road. Concord Parkway near Pitts school road will have Evolve at Parkway apartment homes opening in April 2023 with 300 luxury apartments available.

Charlie district will also be home to the new Eli-Lilly research and pharmaceutical manufacturer that is scheduled to open in 2024.

27 OFFICERS

20.98 SQUARE MILES

36,254 POPULATION

12% DECREASE IN PROPERTY CRIMES 100% INCREASE IN VIOLENT CRIMES

David District

David District has an area of approximately 15.38 square miles and a residential population of approximately 22,021. With 37 officers assigned there, David District contains one high school and one middle school. David District has community partnerships with five established neighborhoods. David district is home to several larger spectator events and attractions along with local communities. The Charlotte Motor Speedway hosts several events throughout the year such as concerts, NHRA, NASCAR, and Motor Cross. We also have one of the largest tourist attractions with Concord Mills Mall with over 200 stores and amenities as well as Sea Life.

Along with these, David District fully staffs Concord Regional Airport with 4 officers and 1 supervisor. Allegiant Airlines flies to destinations to include Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale. Great Wolf Lodge is also an indoor water park and resort for the whole family.

37 OFFICERS

15.38 SQUARE MILES

22,021 POPULATION

13% DECREASE IN VIOLENT CRIMES

0.3% INCREASE IN PROPERTY CRIMES