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Six CMPD officers cited for termination over racist, sexist texts

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief confirms six officers face termination for inappropriate messages.

Oct 19, 2026, 2:10 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is addressing a scandal involving racist, sexist, and inappropriate religious messages exchanged between officers, WSOC-TV reported.

CMPD Chief Estella Patterson confirmed that six officers have been cited for termination due to their involvement in the text message controversy.

The discovery of these messages has led to ongoing fallout within the department as leadership takes action to address the misconduct.

The department's response highlights efforts to maintain professional standards and accountability among officers serving the Charlotte community.

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