a captain. Each patrol division consists of two response areas, each headed by a lieutenant. Other groups contain bureaus, headed by majors. Each bureau is also organized into divisions, commanded by captains, and units, commanded by sergeants. Personnel As of 2020, the department consisted of 475 unsworn and 1,982 sworn personnel, including 1 chief of police, five deputy chiefs, 14 majors, 35 captains, 45 lieutenants, 157 sergeants, and 1,725 detectives and officers. Breakdown of the makeup of the rank and file of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department: Male: 86% Female: 14% White: 80% Black: 18% Hispanic: 1% Asian: 1% Equipment Weapons CMPD officers are issued the Glock 17. Qualified officers may also be equipped with a shotgun and/or patrol rifle. Vehicles The department utilizes a variety of vehicles, including but not limited to: Chevrolet Caprice Dodge Charger Ford F-350 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan (Ford Taurus) Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Ford Explorer) Rank structure The insignia of the Chief of Police was two gold stars until 2014, when Chief Rodney D. Monroe upgraded it to four stars. Former ranks Response Areas References Organizations based in Charlotte, North Carolina County police departments of North Carolina 1993 establishments in North Carolina