Charlotte and Mecklenburg County police / Ryan L. Sumner on behalf of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Benevolent Fund.
"This volume is adapted from Behind the badge : policing in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, 1865-2009"--P. 4 of cover.
Summary
"For nearly a century and a half, police in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have displayed tremendous courage and sacrifice in the execution of their duty, adapted to social and cultural changes within the American South, and increasingly embraced sophisticated methods and revolutionary advances in technology to meet the challenges posed by criminals and a violent culture. Images of America: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Police highlights the rich history of two departments that consolidated in 1993 as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the county. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all. "-- Provided by publisher.
