Hundreds Question CMPD Chief Putney

CHARLOTTE, NC — “All lives do matter, but we command to be included in the ‘all lives’,” said one angry woman.

Concerned, some angry citizens of all races and ages packed Little Rock AME Zion Church to ask questions to CMPD Chief Kerr Putney and several fellow senior officers.

Putney spoke candidly with the crowd.

“We’ve come a long way, but we got long way to go. It took me awhile to acknowledge the system, the institution for which I work has a history of racists,” said Chief Putney.

Georgia Farrell, mother of Jonathan Ferrell, who was shot and killed by former CMPD officer Wes Kerrick, Skyped in asking how officers are going to get more involved in the community.

Chief Putney says he has a 90-day plan.

“Cops in this jurisdiction, especially those on night shift, second, third, are going to come out and meet you where you live talk to you,” said Chief Putney.

One woman cried as she spoke to the panel.

“I want to be honest in this moment and say I’m scared. I’m scared to be in yall’s presence right now, and I’m scared of you guys, and I’m also fearful for you,” said the upset woman.

In response, Captain Chuck Henson invited her to sit down and got emotional himself.

“I hate that she feels that way, that breaks my heart” said Capt. Hensen.