In a display of interdepartmental camaraderie, Matthews Police Department’s Chief Penny Avens joined the swearing-in ceremony of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s new leader, Chief Estella Patterson. This event, held recently, represented more than the ushering in of new leadership; it underscored a commitment to collaborative law enforcement efforts across neighboring North Carolina communities.
Emphasizing the significance of the partnership, the Matthews Police Department took to social media to express their congratulations. “Chief Avens was honored to be invited to the swearing-in ceremony,” the department shared on their Facebook page. The post continued, expressing Chief Avens’ anticipation to “continue and enhance our collaborative partnership to keep our neighboring communities safe.”…