CYDNEY MCGHEE
Midland
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement executive with 21 years of progressive service at the City of Concord Police Department, including extensive command-level leadership across Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Support Services, Professional Standards, and Special Operations. Proven ability to manage complex organizations, oversee critical incidents, and build strong partnerships with city leadership, the District Attorney’s Office, and regional law enforcement agencies. Recognized for ethical leadership, operational excellence, and community engagement. FBI National Academy Graduate (Class #289).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Major
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the Criminal Investigations Division, Streets Crimes, Vice and Narcotics, Crime Scene, and Evidence. These include lieutenants, sergeants, detectives, officers, and civilians.
- I am also responsible for the SWAT team, Mobile Field Force, Traffic Crash Investigations, and the Mounted Patrol Unit.
Criminal Investigations Captain
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Responsible for overseeing sergeants, detectives, and crime scene detectives who are assigned to the unit.
- The Criminal Investigations Unit manages matters such as homicides, rapes, robberies, violent crimes, crimes against children, and crimes against the elderly.
- As the Captain, I oversee case management, ensuring cases are investigated efficiently and thoroughly, that investigators are adequately trained, and that I work closely with the District Attorney’s office for successful prosecution.
Patrol Captain- David District
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for the supervision of district sergeants and officers assigned to David District.
- This includes personnel issues, criminal cases within the district, and community functions.
- David District includes Concord Mills Mall, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Scott Padgett Regional Airport all of which are major tourist attractions.
Professional Standards Lieutenant
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for internal investigations that involve sworn and non-sworn employees.
- This includes internally generated complaints as well as complaints from a third party.
Support Services Lieutenant
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the supervision of the Center City and OMAP supervisor and officers, to include City Hall, Court Liaison, and Center City Officer;
- Hiring and Recruiting supervisor as well as BLET students and new hires;
- Customer Service/Records supervisor and staff.
Vice and Narcotics Sergeant
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
04.2016 - 07.2019
- Responsible for the supervision of the narcotics detectives who investigate narcotics use, narcotics sales, overdose deaths, sweepstakes/gambling, and prostitution within the City of Concord.
- This includes the use of informants, undercover police officers, and surveillance equipment.
- This also includes working with local, state and federal partners on cases.
- Using various equipment and strategies to obtain search warrants and arrest warrants for persons and locations.
Patrol Sergeant, Adam District
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Performed field supervision of patrol shift, scheduling, and evaluations.
- Served as the Duty Sergeant for the City.
Criminal Investigations Detective
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Investigated various cases such as homicide, death investigations, suicides, sexual assaults, indecent liberties, rape, fraud, and missing persons.
- These cases were investigated from the report stage through the conviction.
Master Police Officer
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
02.2009 - 09.2013
- Performed patrol functions while assisting officers with cases and questions about job-related functions.
- Served as a field training officer.
School Resource Officer
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
08.2009 - 10.2009
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students, and investigated criminal matters that occurred within the school.
Patrol Officer
Concord Police Department
Concord, NC, USA
01.2006 - 02.2009
- Performed patrol-related duties to include: vehicle and foot patrols.
- Served as a field training officer.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Criminal Justice
University of Virginia
VA01.2004
MBA - Business
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC01.2005
Basic Law Enforcement Training - BLET
North Carolina Justice Academy
Salemburg, NC01.2005
Skills
Building and designing of the David District substation
Overseeing the 3 year POP Project with the NORC at the University of Chicago
Certification
- FBI-LEEDA Trilogy
- Senior Management Institute for Police
- FBI National Academy #289
- Interview and Interrogation
- Intermediated General Certificate
- Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
- Police Law Institute
- General LE Instructor Training
- Law Enforcement Leadership & Management Program
- Mounted Unit
Timeline
Operations Major
Concord Police Department
09.2025 - Current
Criminal Investigations Captain
Concord Police Department
12.2023 - 09.2025
Patrol Captain- David District
Concord Police Department
12.2022 - 12.2023
Professional Standards Lieutenant
Concord Police Department
03.2022 - 12.2022
Support Services Lieutenant
Concord Police Department
07.2019 - 03.2022
Vice and Narcotics Sergeant
Concord Police Department
04.2016 - 07.2019
Patrol Sergeant, Adam District
Concord Police Department
09.2013 - 04.2016
Criminal Investigations Detective
Concord Police Department
08.2012 - 09.2013
School Resource Officer
Concord Police Department
08.2009 - 10.2009
Master Police Officer
Concord Police Department
02.2009 - 09.2013
Patrol Officer
Concord Police Department
01.2006 - 02.2009
Graduate Certificate - Criminal Justice
University of Virginia
MBA - Business
Pfeiffer University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Pfeiffer University
Basic Law Enforcement Training - BLET
North Carolina Justice Academy
Management Program
- FBI National Academy #289
- Senior Management Institute for Police
- FBI LEEDA Trilogy
- Transformational, Servant and Mentoring Leadership
- Leadership Enrichment & Development
- Data Driven Policing
- Leadership on the Line
- Effective Leadership
- Community Relations/Mediations
- Media and Press Relations
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Dealing with Problem Employees
- Leadership, Management & Supervision
- Promotional Process/Assessment Center
- Legal Issues for Law Enforcement
- Background Investigation
- First Line Supervision
- Crisis Management & Ethics for LEO
- Effective Supervision
Elected Positions
2025 FBI National Academy Associates NC Chapter Historian
2023 Carolinas Mounted Patrol Association Vice President
Personal Information
Title: Operations Major