“Unlocking Improvement: Absolutely Things We Can Do Better” – WSOC TV

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Johnny Jennings addressed a controversial arrest that became viral on social media. The incident began when an officer stopped two individuals who appeared to be smoking marijuana on Monday. Video footage online shows CMPD officers holding a woman, Christina Pierre, down as an officer hits her multiple times. The police stated that Pierre was resisting arrest. Bojangles also confirmed that she was an employee who had just finished her shift before the incident. Chief Jennings acknowledged the public outrage and emotions caused by the viral video. He admitted that the incident is not a good look for the department and declared his commitment to making necessary improvements. The officer involved has been reassigned and is not on patrol, meanwhile, the department is conducting an internal investigation on the situation. The police department and Pierre’s attorney confirmed that the officers’ body camera footage will provide a more comprehensive understanding of the event. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Police Chief Jennings also mentioned the rarity of making an arrest for marijuana possession. Finally, both lawyers confirmed that the State Bureau of Investigation has not been asked to look into the incident at this time.

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