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flag Estella Patterson becomes Charlotte-Mecklenburg's first female police chief, returning from leading Raleigh's department.

flag Estella Patterson has been named the first female police chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, returning to her hometown after leading the Raleigh Police Department from 2021 to 2025. flag A 25-year veteran of CMPD, Patterson previously served as deputy chief and patrol officer, and also earned Army Commendation Medals for service in Kosovo and Iraq. flag She reduced police vacancies in Raleigh, achieved a 100% homicide clearance rate in 2024, and boosted officer wellness. flag The appointment marks a historic milestone, with Patterson set to address the public at a Monday press conference.

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