Chief Of Police
Chief Of Police Jeff B. Shew
Serving Since: 2009
NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
BS Criminal Justice (Summa Cum Laude) – Western Carolina University
AAS Criminal Justice Technology – Stanly Community College
2019 Law Enforcement Management Academy – South Piedmont Community College
NC Certified General Instructor
Prior Positions Held: Patrol Officer (PO2), Detective Sergeant, Assistant Chief Of Police
Department Commendations:
Advanced Certification, Bachelor’s Degree, LPD 10-Year, General Instructor
Assistant Chief Of Police
Assistant Chief Kevin R. O’Connor
Serving Since: 2007
NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
Bachelor Of Professional Studies – Five Towns College
2020 Law Enforcement Management Academy – South Piedmont Community College
NC Certified General Instructor, Axon Certified Taser Instructor
Field Training Officer
Prior Positions Held: Patrol Officer (PO2), Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant
Other Agency Experience: Queens University Police Department, Badin Police Department
Department Commendations:
Advanced Certification, Bachelor’s Degree, Field Training Officer, General Instructor, Chief’s Award
Patrol Sergeants
Sergeant Brandon A. Stancil (A/B Rotation)
Serving Since: 2006
NC Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification
2020 Law Enforcement Management Academy – South Piedmont Community College
Field Training Officer
Prior Positions Held: Patrol Officer (PO2), Corporal
Other Agency Experience: Oakboro Police Department
Department Commendations:
Intermediate Certification, LPD 10-Year, Field Training Officer, Meritorious Service
Sergeant Chad A. Whitley (C/D Rotation)
Serving Since: 2009
NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
NC Certified General Instructor
Field Training Officer
Prior Positions Held: Patrol Officer (PO2), Corporal
United States Army Veteran – 1/501st Airborne Infantry
Department Commendations:
Advanced Certification, Military Veteran, LPD 10-Year, Field Training Officer, General Instructor, Meritorious Service
Criminal Investigations Division
Division Supervisor: Assistant Chief Kevin R. O’Connor
Detective Brittany H. Tucker
Serving Since: 2009
NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
AAS Criminal Justice Technology – Stanly Community College
Field Training Officer
Prior Positions Held: Patrol Officer (PO2), School Resource Officer (Locust Elementary), Corporal
Department Commendations:
Advanced Certification, Associate’s Degree Educational Achievement, LPD 10-Year, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, Chief’s Award
Other:
2021 Joe Maus Law Enforcement Hometown Hero Of The Year
Patrol Officers
(A/B Rotation)
Corporal Dwayne A. Dietz
Serving Since: 2012
United States Army Veteran
K-9 Officer
Prior Positions Held: Patrol Officer (PO2)
Department Commendations:
Military Veteran, Community Service, 2020 Officer Of The Year, K-9 Officer, Meritorious Conduct
K-9 Rico
Serving Since: 2021
Handler: Corporal Dwayne Dietz
Officer (PO 2) Robert S. Godek Jr.
Serving Since: 2018
Field Training Officer
Department Commendations:
Police Officer 2 Achievement, Field Training Officer
Officer (PO 2) Jared M. Smith
Serving Since: 2019
Field Training Officer
United States Army Veteran
Department Commendations:
Military Veteran, Police Officer 2 Achievement, Field Training Officer
Other:
2021 Commendation Pin From Stinger Tire Deflation Devices For Successful Device Deployment
Officer (PO 1) Derek K. Yang
Serving Since: 2020
AAS Criminal Justice – Stanly Community College
Department Commendations:
Associate’s Degree Educational Achievement, 2020 Rookie Officer Of The Year
Other:
2021 Commendation Pin From Stinger Tire Deflation Devices For Successful Device Deployment
(C/D Rotation)
Officer (PO 1) Kyle J. Fairfield
Serving Since: 2015
United States Air Force Veteran
Other Agency Experience: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Department Commendations:
Military Veteran
Officer (PO 1) Joshua D. Gardner
Serving Since: 2020
Officer (PO 1) Hunter J. Griffith
Serving Since: 2018
AAS Criminal Justice – Stanly Community College
Other Agency Experience: Albemarle Police Department
Department Commendations:
Associate’s Degree Educational Achievement
Officer (PO 2) Sheelone Vang
Serving Since: 2018
AAS Biology – Stanly Community College
Other Agency Experience: Troy Police Department
Department Commendations:
Associate’s Degree Educational Achievement, Police Officer 2 Achievement
School Resource Officer
(Locust Elementary School)
Officer (PO 1) Allison B. Griffith
Serving Since: 2019
AAS Criminal Justice – Stanly Community College
*Crisis Intervention Training Certified*
Other Agency Experience: Stanly County Sheriff’s Office
Department Commendations:
Associate’s Degree Educational Achievement, School Resource Officer
Other:
Crisis Intervention Training Completion Commendation
Reserve Officers
Officer Frank L. Hartsell
Records Managers
Wendy Lowder
Mandy Thomas
End Of Watch: Tuesday July 21st, 2020
Chief Of Police In Remembrance
Chief Steven R. Smith
Serving Since: 1997
NC Advanced Law Enforcement Certification
AAS Criminal Justice Technology – Stanly Community College
2019 Law Enforcement Management Academy – South Piedmont Community College
Other Agency Experience: Monroe Police Department, Kannapolis Police Department
