City reaches separation agreement with Randall Kerrick
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City reaches separation agreement with Randall Kerrick

 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 8, 2015) – Randall Kerrick has resigned from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) effective Oct. 2, 2015.  As part of the separation agreement, Kerrick will receive $112,935.98, subject to taxes and standard deductions. In addition, the city will pay the following:

  • $8,181.05 to the NC Local Government Retirement System (legally required)
  • $8,191.76 to the social security system (legally required)
  • $50,630.80 to the attorney (Robert D. McDonnell) who represented Kerrick in the civil suit brought by the Jonathan Ferrell family.

The total expense is $179,989.59.

The city will not pay any legal expenses for Kerrick's criminal defense. This agreement, which contains no admission of fault or liability, includes a release of all potential legal claims.

According to City Attorney Robert Hagemann, with the outcome of the criminal proceedings, the city would likely be found liable for the expenses covered in the separation agreement if the matter was litigated. The agreement also releases the city from future liability and ends Kerrick's employment with CMPD.

On May 19, 2015, the City of Charlotte reached a settlement with the family of Jonathan Ferrell in the amount of $2,250,000.   In reaching that settlement, the city and the Ferrell family considered and recognized City Council's commitment to and actions taken regarding civil liberties and the council's investment in body-worn cameras for all CMPD officers.

CMPD remains deeply committed to a review of its policies and training related to the use of force. CMPD will also conduct an internal review of the shooting of Ferrell, as it does for all officer involved shootings. Often those reviews lead to more refined police policies and training.

CMPD also remains committed to increased emphasis on community and police relations. The Cops and Barber dialogues and other community outreach efforts remain a high priority for developing a greater understanding between members of the community and the police that serve them.

 

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