Cherryville Hires New Police Officer: City Increases Safety Spend

9:37 AM EST |July 5, 2024|Wise News Network|, , ,

Two police officers shake hands in front of a sign that reads "City of Cherryville, North Carolina." Both are wearing uniforms, the officer on the left in black and the officer on the right in white.
New Officer Noah Rodriguez (L) shaking hands with Major Dan Renn (R) (Cherryville Police Department)

By: Rusty Wise – Wise News Network 

Cherryville, NC (WNN) – The Cherryville Police Department recently welcomed a new police officer to their team. Officer Noah Rodriguez officially joined the force last month (June) after completing his Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Cleveland Community College in Shelby, NC. Officer Rodriguez’s parents and Major Dan Renn attended the ceremony.

A man in a police uniform is being sworn in by a woman holding a book in front of a City of Cherryville, North Carolina emblem.
Officer Noah Rodriguez sworn in with his mother. (Cherryville Police Department)

As Cherryville grows, the need for enhanced public safety becomes more pronounced. The city of Cherryville has allocated a budget of $2,402,650 for the Cherryville Police Department for the 2024-25 fiscal year, reflecting a significant increase of $618,200 from the actual expenditure of $1,784,449 in 2022-23. 

The significant increase in spending is intended for acquiring more vehicles, expanding personnel, adding night shift premium pay, ensuring competitive overall compensation, and addressing other crucial areas such as drug enforcement. The police department will also cover the costs of the BLET Certification for new officers. Importantly, this budget increase demonstrates the city’s commitment to public safety, which is a top priority.

A man in a T-shirt pins a badge on a police officer's uniform in front of a sign with the logo and name indicating a police department.
Officer Noah Rodriguez (L) being pinned with badge by his dad (R). (Cherryville Police Department)

Interested in joining the Cherryville Police Department?

Contact Info: https://www.cityofcherryville.com/police-department

Cherryville Police Department

704 E Church St

Cherryville NC 28021

Phone: 704-435-1717

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