The settlement came after a feud with a former City Council member who was upset that Jennings didn't permit officers to wear ...

A majority of the Charlotte City Council voted in closed session to give police chief Johnny Jennings a $305,000 settlement. Nearly $60,000 of that money will increase his pension.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings announced his retirement and a $305,000 “separation agreement” with the city on Sunday.