Todd McGhee
Locust,NC
Summary
Retired Police Major with 27 years of law enforcement experience in Concord, specializing in supervisory and command roles. Demonstrated expertise in patrol, special investigations, and complex criminal and administrative investigations. Recognized for strong research, problem-solving skills, and effective public speaking, enhancing community engagement. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure situations, coordinating emergency responses and ensuring clear communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Bureau Major
City of Concord
Concord, NC
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised law enforcement operations across multiple divisions and units.
- Developed strategic plans for community engagement and crime prevention initiatives
- Oversaw 4 Districts, 124 sworn staff for all Patrol Operations.
- Managed K9 Unit
- Internal affair review and case dispositions.
Police Major - Operations Bureau
City of Concord
Concord, NC, NC
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Oversaw Special Operations Division, including VICE, Street Crimes, and Public Safety Unit.
- Managed Criminal Investigations Division, focusing on General Investigations and Internet Crimes Against Children.
- Directed Code Enforcement Division to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Led Community Outreach & Education Division to enhance public engagement initiatives.
- Served as SWAT Commander, coordinating tactical responses and operations.
- Commanded Mobile Field Force to address emergency situations effectively.
- Oversaw Honor Guard activities during official events and ceremonies.
- Planned operations budget, managed expenditures, and directed capital projects.
Police Captain
City of Concord
Concord, NC
04.2016 - 03.2022
- District Commander - Baker District
- Special Operations Commander (VICE, Street Crimes, Public Safety)
- Internal Affairs/Administrative Investigations
- Special Projects
Police Sergeant - Patrol
City of Concord
Concord, NC
09.2008 - 04.2016
- 3 different District assignments as Patrol Sergeant
- Supervised the Special Investigations Unit for 4 years.
Police Officer - Special Investigations
City of Concord
Concord, NC, NC
02.2008 - 09.2008
- Investigate crime trends (street level violent crime, drug crimes, gang crime, trending property crime etc.)
Police Detective
City of Concord
Concord, NC
01.2007 - 02.2008
- Investigate violent crime, prescription fraud, insurance fraud, criminal gang activity and drug violations
Police Officer - Patrol
City of Concord
Concord, NC
08.2001 - 01.2007
- General Patrol duties
Firefighter
City Of Concord
Concord, NC
03.2000 - 08.2001
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires or in need of emergency medical care in general.
Telecommunicator
City of Concord
Concord, NC
12.1997 - 03.2000
- Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
- Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire or medical response personnel depending on individual call situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC12-2025
Skills
- FBI-LEEDA Trilogy
- Community engagement
- Advanced law enforcement certification
- Complex investigations
- Use of force leadership
- Problem-solving expertise
- Incident command
- Crisis management
- Crime analysis
- Media relations and communications
- Personnel management and legal issues
- Chief superior leadership award (2018, 2021)
- Law enforcement instruction
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion training
- CALEA policy development
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Officer-involved shooting investigations
Professional Affiliations
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police (NCACP)
- North Carolina Police Executives Association (NCPEA)
- North Carolina Internal Affairs Investigator's Association (NCIAIA)
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Timeline
Patrol Bureau Major
City of Concord
06.2024 - 08.2025
Police Major - Operations Bureau
City of Concord
03.2022 - 06.2024
Police Captain
City of Concord
04.2016 - 03.2022
Police Sergeant - Patrol
City of Concord
09.2008 - 04.2016
Police Officer - Special Investigations
City of Concord
02.2008 - 09.2008
Police Detective
City of Concord
01.2007 - 02.2008
Police Officer - Patrol
City of Concord
08.2001 - 01.2007
Firefighter
City Of Concord
03.2000 - 08.2001
Telecommunicator
City of Concord
12.1997 - 03.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Stanly Community College
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