Chief Monroe Talks About Why and If He’s Really Leaving the Job
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CHARLOTTE, NC – A day after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe announced his retirement, he appears to be considering pleas from the mayor and council members to stay on the job.
“Based on the love and passion that I have for this city and what I do… a number of thoughts are running through my head right now,” said Monroe.
His comments were made during a news conference on Tuesday.
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When Monroe was asked if friction with the City Manager had anything to do with his decision to leave, Monroe said “wow” and then dodged the question.
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Monroe also won’t say what he’s been offered by city leaders to stay.
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“As I’ve told them, it’s not about money. It’s not about more time off,” said Monroe.
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Monroe says it’s a family decision, and he’s been contemplating the retirement for several months.
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Assuming he does retire on July 1, Monroe says he wants someone on his leadership team to take his spot.
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Monroe says, if Charlotte wants to continue moving in the direction it is now, “give someone internally that opportunity.”
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CMPD has five deputy chiefs who have all been with the department since the early 1990’s.
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Kerr Putney and Jeff Estes are the most visible, often seen at news conferences and major events.
Doug Gallant and Vicki Foster have both been deputy chiefs since 2012.
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Katrina Graue has been with the department the longest–going on 25 years.Β
