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Sgt. Ricky Robbins

A Lifetime of Service. 
A Commitment to Change.

Sgt. Ricky Robbins

Sgt. Ricky Robbins’ journey in law enforcement began at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) more than three decades ago. As one of the first Black officers in his division, he broke barriers and set new standards for community-oriented policing.

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Throughout his career, Sgt. Robbins has remained committed to building trust between law enforcement and the people it serves. Now, he’s ready to bring that same leadership, experience, and transparency to the role of Mecklenburg County Sheriff. 

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AWARDS & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 

  • Law Enforcement Officer of the Year- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). 

  • Outstanding Achievement in Crime Prevention- Office of the Governor, State of North Carolina. 

  • Outstanding Leadership and Dedication to the Homicide Unit- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. 

  • Dedicated Service to the Club and Community- Onyx Optimist Club 

  • Award of Excellence- Ramses Temple #51 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

 

  • Supervisor for 35 years with CMPD.

  • Homicide Support Group Supervisor for 15 years. 

  • Served on SWAT for 14 years as an officer and supervisor

  • Officer and supervisor of the Honor Guard for 25 years.  

  • Homicide Supervisor for 6 years 

  • Officer Involved Shooting Team Supervisor 21 years

  • Certified NC General Instructor for 38 years. 

  • Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor for 22 years.

  • NC Radar/VASCAR Instructor for 20 years.

  • Highway Interdiction & Traffic Safety Supervisor for 12 years.

  • School Resource Officer for 3 years.

 

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

 

Ensuring that we have a qualified workforce, I have facilitated the following courses to officers in the Basic Law Enforcement Training Schools and In-Service Training for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. Some courses include:

 

  • Criminal Justice Instructor for Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) 

  • SWAT

  • Officer Survival

  • Domestic Violence

  • Building Search

  • Officer Survival

  • Traffic Stops

  • Criminal Investigations

  • Pepper Spray

  • Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

  • RADAR/VASCAR 

  • Active Shooter

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