Sheriff Garry L. McFadden gets candid and personal with the citizens of Mecklenburg County putting any topic on the table to gain a better understanding, educate and build a relationship with the community he is proud to serve and protect.
In this episode, Sheriff McFadden sits down with several folks in the community asking him about crime, car break-ins over the holidays, and some of his proudest moments.
30 Apr 2025
MCSO News 45: NCSA Spring Conference; Sheriff McFadden Lays Out Major Goals For 2025
In the video, Sheriff McFadden briefly touches on his time in Wilmington for the North Carolina Sheriff Association Spring Conference and what he and other sheriffs consider to be important goals and issues to tackle this year. Some of these include, how to prepare for natural disasters, like in the case of Hurricane Helene, and how to address the lack of communication/cell service outage in the aftermath. Other topics centered around gun laws and officer mental health and wellness.
16 Apr 2025
MCSO News 45: Quick-Thinking Courthouse Deputies Save Woman's Life With Narcan, AED Device
In the video above, Sheriff McFadden discusses an incident that happened at the courthouse on April 8 where a woman experienced a medical emergency. That's when MCSO deputies sprung into action and took every step possible to save her life, including CPR, AED devices and Naloxone (narcan) sprays. The Sheriff emphasizes the importance of having these tools on hand, so our deputies are always ready to efficiently react and respond.
7 Apr 2025
MCSO News 45: DOJ 30X30 Initiative, Women Make Up Almost Half of Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office
Did you know? Currently, women represent less than 14% of sworn officers and 20% of recruits in state and local law enforcement agencies (Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics).In the video above, Sheriff McFadden outlines the Bureau Of Justice Assistance's 30X30 Initiative, which aims for law enforcement agencies to be made up of at least 30 percent women by the year 2030. MCSO has already surpassed that number. Sheriff breaks down the numbers within the agency and encourages other law enforcement agencies to follow suit.
7 Apr 2025
MCSO News 45: 1 Year Goes By With No In-Custody Deaths at Detention Center
March 28, 2025 marked a significant milestone for staff at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center. It's been a full year since MCSO has had an in-custody death. MCSO would like to attribute this success to the hard work of its Detention Center staff and its new medical provider, Vital Core Health Strategies. Although residents often enter the facility with underlying illnesses, Sheriff McFadden says he will remain committed to reducing the number of in-custody deaths at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
3 Feb 2025
MCSO News 45: Sheriff McFadden Calls for Clarity, Cooperation Amid Confusion Over HB 10 and Federal Immigration Policies
In the video above, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden emphasizes the lack of discussion surrounding House Bill 10, that Mecklenburg County is NOT a sanctuary county and the dire need for ICE to collaborate with local sheriffs to clear up confusion and ease fears for our immigrant communities.
28 Jan 2025
MCSO News 45: Perception and Reality of Crime, How to Reduce Crime in Our Communities
As we enter 2025, MCSO deputies and CMPD officers are stepping up their presence in the community, driving through college and high school campuses and keeping their lights on through the streets. Our officers are moving past, "See something, say something". Now, it's time to do something.
In the video above, learn more from MCSO's Sheriff Garry McFadden, looking back on crime rates over the last few decades, the perception of crime, what drives crime numbers, and how you can do more for our youth to prevent crime.
21 Dec 2024
MCSO News 45: Holiday Events Recap; Shop With A Sheriff, Donations to Asheville
Sheriff McFadden shares the success of MCSO's holiday events, including Shop with a Sheriff and coat and toy donations to Asheville families recovering from Hurricane Helene.
10 Dec 2024
MCSO News 45: New law reverses ‘Raise the Age’, Sheriff ensures safety of juveniles
Sheriff Garry McFadden explains how new state law HB 834 reverses 'Raise the Age', mandating juveniles be charged as adults for serious crimes in Mecklenburg County.
26 Nov 2024
MCSO News 45: House Bill 10 Becomes Law, Sheriff McFadden to Continue Cooperating with ICE and Supporting Community
Sheriff McFadden shares his plans to continue cooperating with ICE and supporting the Mecklenburg County community despite the passage of House Bill 10.
1 Nov 2024
MCSO News 45: Exactly What Is Domestic Violence? Knowing The Signs & How To Stop It
Sheriff McFadden sits with Genicia Hairston with Mothers of Murdered Offspring, to talk about domestic violence. The two share personal stories and the sheriff offers his perspective on how we can put an end to this disease.
22 Oct 2024
MCSO News 45: How MCSO, local law enforcement agencies supported Hurricane Helene relief efforts
In the video above, Sheriff McFadden talks about how the Sheriff's Response Team assisted patrols and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. You can help MCSO by donating and dropping off supplies at the Annex at our Jail North location, 5225 Spector Drive, 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
11 Oct 2024
MCSO News 45: Sheriff McFadden Emphasizes NSA's Top Priorities for 2025 at DNC
In the video above, Sheriff McFadden lays out the National Sheriff's
Association's top priorities for 2025 at the Democratic National
Convention held in Chicago. The sheriff was there advocating for
thousands of law enforcement agencies in the country and speaking with
diverse media outlets to voice his concerns.
11 Oct 2024
Put It On the Table: Episode 5 (ESCAPE Summer Camp)
Let's take it back and bask in the memories of our ESCAPE Camp! Hear
directly from our amazing students about their unforgettable summer
experiences! The season may be ending, but the fun continues here!
11 Oct 2024
Put It On The Table: Episode 4 (ACA Accreditation)
In the video above, Captain V. Fields sits down with Sheriff Garry
McFadden in another segment of, 'Put It On The Table'. Captain Fields
shares her background in the field, what it takes for MCSO to stay
accredited, the benefits of inspections and how to prepare for the next
accreditation.
Just two years ago, MCSO became one of 3 fully accredited agencies in
North Carolina to receive the Triple Crown Award, which recognizes
sheriff's offices that receive simultaneous accreditation from
C.A.L.E.A., American Correctional Association (ACA) and National
Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
11 Oct 2024
Put It On The Table: Episode 3 (The Next Great 50 Graduation)
The Next Great 50 Graduation celebrates youth, community members, and incarcerated citizens who are taking the next step toward success with an LLC in hand.
7 May 2024
Put It On The Table: Episode 2 (Right Moves For Youth)
In this episode of Put It On the Table, Sheriff Garry McFadden dives deep into his support for the organization, Right Moves For Youth. Sheriff McFadden brings RMFY Executive Director, Sabrina Gilchrist to the table along with Sgt. Farrar-Gordon as they highlight what RMFY means to the community and to the kids involved in the program.
7 May 2024
Put It On The Table: Episode 1 (Gun Violence)
As part of a Gun Violence Town Hall, Sheriff Garry McFadden sits down with Charlotte City Councilmember Tiawana Brown and two high school students who weigh in on the youth gun violence that continues to plague our communities. In the video above, you'll hear what students fear and what they say should be done to curb senseless deaths caused by gun violence.
14 Feb 2024
MCSO News 45: A Conversation with Programs Director Dorian Johnson
Sheriff McFadden sits down to talk to Mr. Dorian Johnson, the Programs Director at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. They talk about a number of topics concerning programs within the detention center.
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