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Char-Meck FOP to move forward with no confidence vote against CMPD Chief Jennings

Char-Meck FOP to move forward with no confidence vote against CMPD Chief Jennings

Yahoo17-05-2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — After holding a preliminary vote amongst its over 2000 members, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has decided to move forward with a formal vote of no confidence against CMPD Police Chief Johnny Jennings.
On May 8, an email was sent to FOP members, notifying them of a motion passed to hold a vote of no confidence against Jennings after a fallout ensued between Jennings and former Charlotte council member Tariq Bokhari.
Reports say the city paid Jennings a six-figure settlement months after Bokhari allegedly threatened to 'ruin his career.' The FOP responded to the deal, calling it a misuse of public funds, and announced plans to hold a vote of no confidence against Jennings.
Members were able to vote on if they wanted to move forward with the vote. That voting period ended Wednesday, May 14.
The survey yielded over 800 responses with more than 70 percent of the respondents voting in favor of a formal vote against Chief Jennings.
The group is working on finalizing the best way to hold the vote, to ensure that each of the members will get a chance to cast their vote.
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