From the Charlotte Observer: CPCC Basic Law Enforcement grads get promotions

Cornelius Police
Promotions: On Aug. 1, the Cornelius Police Department promoted 10 officers within the department to the ranks of captain, lieutenant, sergeants and corporals.
▪ Capt. Jennifer Thompson has been with the department since 2001. A graduate of Basic Law Enforcement Training from Central Piedmont Community College, Thompson has been a patrol officer, detective, detective sergeant, criminal investigations lieutenant and patrol lieutenant. Thompson will serve as the captain of the Field Operations Division.
▪ Lt. Tony Sharpe has been a member of the department since 2004 and is being promoted from patrol sergeant to patrol lieutenant. A graduate of Basic Law Enforcement Training from Mitchell Community College, Sharpe has been a patrol officer, detective and training/recruiting sergeant.
▪ Sgt. Matthew Figaro graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Training at Mitchell Community College and has been a member of the department since 2011. Figaro has been a patrol officer, detective and member of the SWAT Team and will serve as a patrol sergeant.
▪ Sgt. Vaughn Griffin graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Training in 2006 from Central Piedmont Community College. A member of the department since 2007, Griffin has been a traffic officer since 2010 and will serve as a patrol sergeant.
▪ Cpl. W. Lee Cook has been a member of the department for 12 years. A graduate of Basic Law Enforcement Training at Central Piedmont Community College, Cook has been a patrol officer, detective and officer in the Support Services Division. Cook will serve in Community Services.
▪ Cpl. Mathew Ferrucci graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Training at Mitchell Community College and joined the department in 2006. Ferrucci has been a patrol officer, field training officer, detective and a member of the Lake Enforcement Division. Ferrucci will continue to serve on Lake Patrol.
▪ Cpl. Derek Queen graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Training at Mitchell Community College and joined the department in 2010. Queen has been a patrol officer and member of the Lake Enforcement Division. Corporal Queen will continue to serve as a K9 Officer.
▪ Cpl. Robert Russell joined the department in 2003 and graduated Basic Law Enforcement Training at Central Piedmont Community College. Russell has been a patrol officer, detective and traffic officer. Russell will continue to serve as a K9 officer.
▪ Cpl. Daniel Waltman graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Training at Central Piedmont Community College and joined the department in 2003. Waltman has been a patrol officer, school resource officer and detective. Waltman will continue to serve in the Criminal Investigations Division.
▪ Cpl. Robin Watts has been a member of the department since 2009, graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Training at Mitchell Community College and has been a school resource officer. Watts will serve in the Special Services Division.


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