CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein took part in the swearing-in ceremony for former Raleigh police chief Estella Patterson on Friday morning, who is stepping into the same role with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
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The ceremony began at 10 a.m. at the Charlotte Police and Fire Training Academy.
Patterson, a longtime law enforcement leader, officially took the helm of Charlotte-Mecklenburg police in front of city officials, officers, community members and invited guests.
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The event included remarks from state and local leaders, and residents could watch it live as Charlotte marked this major transition in public safety leadership…