Rodney Monroe

Chief (retired) Rodney D. Monroe, began his career as a police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington DC, retiring as an Assistant Chief of Police after 22 years of service to the citizens of the District of Columbia. In 2001 he was appointed Chief of Police for the city of Macon Ga, as the first African American Chief of Police. After spending four years as chief, he was recruited and appointed as the Chief of Police for the city of Richmond Va. in 2005. As in his previous assignment he achieved significant reductions in violent crime to include the lowest number of homicides over the past 34 years.

Recognized as an innovator and practitioner of community policing, he was appointed Chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in 2008. Under his leadership, the Department has refocused its efforts on crime fighting and crime prevention through a more accountable organizational structure, new technology and an enhanced strategy of community policing. His efforts once again led to a historical reduction in violent crime and homicides. Chief Monroe has been recognized for his continued success in engaging ex-offenders in various efforts to stem the tide of violence in several communities. He has established partnerships with a number of non-for-profit organizations addressing youth/gang related violence. Chief Monroe has planned, organized, and commanded several major special events to include the Million Man March, Presidential Inauguration, and the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Chief Monroe holds a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from University of Phoenix. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the National Executive Institute. He has served as an Executive Committee member for the International Association of Chiefs of Police, member of Major Cities Chiefs and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.

Chief Monroe continues his police reform efforts by partnering with noted professional organizations providing consulting services and subject matter expertise on various collaborative reforms, critical incident reviews, violence reductions efforts, Body Worn Camera Programs, and the handling of mass demonstrations and special events.
Served as Monitor for Department of Justice Federal Consent Decree, (Meridian MS.) Currently serving as the Deputy Monitor for the Chicago Police Departments Federal Consent Decree). Focus areas include: Use of Force, Accountability/Transparency, Supervision, Training, Officer Wellness and Safety, and Hiring, Recruitment, and Promotion.