New Cornelius Police Chief

Lake Norman Media Group is reporting that after David Baucom became chief of the Cornelius Police Department, he initiated a “next in line” motion for the positions that needed to be filled. Baucom was promoted from major to chief following the retirement of Kevin Black at the end of 2022. He’s spent the last 23 years with the department, starting as a patrol officer before moving to communications director and SWAT team commander.