Officers Celebrated at 46th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards

Published on May 18, 2026

A CMPD officer pushes a child on a swing set

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers were honored at the 46th annual Police-Community Relations Awards.

The awards recognize officers and work teams from CMPD who are building positive, problem-solving relationships with individual residents and neighborhood groups. Their contributions have meaningful impacts on lives across the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

The 2026 winners are:

  • Officer Anthony McGill, Community Services
  • Lieutenant Reggie Jenkins, Eastway
  • Officer Kewone Harris, School Resource Officer
  • Officer Jasmine Nivens, Central
  • Officer Samuel Rawls, Hickory Grove
  • Detective Joi Emanuel, Metro
  • Officer Peterson Jean, North
  • Officer Antoine Patterson, Community Engagement
  • K9 Detective Jonathan Cerdan, Airport
  • Officer Veronica Cruz-Santos, Community Engagement

Officers were nominated by community members, and winners were selected by a group made up of members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee. One youth was also honored during the ceremony for their outstanding leadership, service and positive engagement with their peers and community.

The awards ceremony is an annual feature of National Police Week, which in 2026 takes place May 11-16.

Award nominations are accepted throughout the year. If you know an officer who deserves to be recognized, nominate them today for the 47th annual awards in 2027.

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