MAJOR
John Parker
Major John Parker has been with the Concord Police Department since 2004. Parker worked in the Baker and David Districts as a patrol and field training officer. In 2017, Parker was promoted to Sergeant, where he served in both Baker and Charlie Districts.
In 2019, Parker was transferred to Vice/Narcotics as the Sergeant until his promotion to Lieutenant in 2022. Parker served as a Watch Commander until being reassigned to Professional Standards, where he supervised training, administrative investigations, CALEA Accreditation, and uniforms. Parker was promoted to Captain in 2024 and assigned as Commander of Adam District. In September 2025, he transitioned to his current role as Major over the Patrol Division.
Parker has his master’s degree in performance Improvement and is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police (Session 86), a force-on-force and FIP Instructor. Parker also volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas and serves on both the Cabarrus Leadership Council and the Concord Police Foundation.
Major John Parker, Patrol Bureau Commander, may be contacted at 704-920-5048 or by email at parkerj@concordnc.gov