Demand For Bilingual Officers Growing In Charlotte - Charlotte

“With Mecklenburg County, N.C., continuing to see an Hispanic population growth, CMPD officers say there’s a need for even more bilingual officers.

“We do need a lot more,” said Officer Rafael Hernandez Saturday while patrolling a lowrider car show at the Metrolina Expo on Statesville Road.

Hernandez estimates there are about 30 Spanish-speaking officers on the force. He said bilingual officers are especially important at predominantly latino events like Saturday’s car show.”

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