Kannapolis Fire and Police

Motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic accidents. In 2024, there were 6,228 motorcyclists killed — 16% of all traffic fatalities. NHTSA data shows this is among the highest number of motorcyclists killed since 1975.

We urge drivers and motorcyclists to share the road and stay alert, and we're reminding motorcyclists to make themselves visible, to use DOT-compliant helmets, and to always ride sober.

Learn more about finding a safe helmet that fits properly at https://www.nhtsa.gov/motorcycle-safety/choose-right-motorcycle-helmet

The best time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens. Hurricane season in North Carolina is June 1 - November 30.

Plan & prepare now so you'll always be ready 👍

Visit readync.gov to find important safety tips and emergency kit checklists.

The Kannapolis Police Department recently honored several outstanding officers and staff members during its annual awards ceremony, recognizing their leadership, professionalism, courage, and dedication to serving the Kannapolis community. 🏆🚔

This year’s honorees include:
🌟Investigator Glenn Tingen – Roger Dale Carter Memorial Service Award
🌟Park Ranger Charles “Chuck” Irvin – Norma C. Howard Memorial Service Award
🌟Officer Caleb Tate – Rookie of the Year
🌟Sergeant Keith Benfield – Traffic Safety Award
🌟Master Police Officer Jonathan Lambert – Team Above Self Award
🌟Sergeant Travis Furr – Leadership Award

These individuals exemplify the highest standards of public service and the core values of the Kannapolis Police Department. Their dedication, integrity, and commitment to the safety and well-being of our community continue to make Kannapolis a safer place to live, work, and visit.

Join us in congratulating these deserving recipients and thanking them for their service.

Read more about each award recipient at www.kannapolisnc.gov/news.

The Kannapolis Police Department would like to congratulate the winners of this year's police badge coloring contest!

Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and Chief's Choice winners.

1st place: Teagan Raubar
2nd place: Aria Bounthaeng
3rd place: Ari Truesdale
Chief’s Choice: Lina Rivera

Keep an eye out for Teagan's winning design as a decal on the back window of all City police vehicles.

The Kannapolis Fire Department welcomes Klein Price.

Klein was born and raised in Kannapolis and graduated from A.L. Brown High School. He attended UNC Charlotte and has a background in management, customer service and construction. In his free time Klein enjoys working out, hanging out with friends and family, being involved in recreational sports and outdoors.

"I am honored to serve the city I call home and looking forward to contributing to the overall growth and protection of our community," said Klein.

Join us in welcoming Klein to the Kannapolis Fire Family!

If you are interested in joining our fire family, we have positions open 👉 www.kannapolisnc.gov/joinKFD

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month which takes place in May each year, we want to take a moment to highlight the important support that Millie and her handler, Lt. Justin Smith provide to the Kannapolis Police Department.

Millie is an AKC Certified Therapy Dog available for any member of the police department as a means of support during difficult incidents, or simply to help ease day-to-day stress.

Thank you Millie & Lt. Smith!

Visit https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/ for tools and resources to take action for your personal mental health or that of your loved ones.

We are aware of fake posts reporting a homicide in Kannapolis this evening. This is absolutely fake news.

It is disgusting and unfortunate that some people are trying to make a dollar from reporting untruths.

We hope you will continue to ignore these fake posts, unfollow these people, report these posts and rely on our official website and channels for your information.

Effective at 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, the N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes and Union counties.

The ban, which went into effect statewide March 28 due to hazardous forest fire conditions, was lifted for 81 other counties May 3.

The lifting of the state’s burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue or lift a burn ban within those 100 feet.

As of 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, burn permits are available statewide. Residents can obtain a burn permit from any authorized permitting agent or online at https://apps.ncagr.gov/burnpermits/. All burn permits granted before the statewide burn ban were canceled when the ban became effective. To legally burn, a valid permit must be obtained.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/05/07/state-issued-burn-ban-lifted-all-north-carolina-counties-fire-danger-moderates-following-recent