CHARLOTTE, NC — Transparency and improved communication, that’s what the CMS police chief plans to bring to his new department. It’s been two days since Jonathan Thomas was sworn in as the new Chief of Police for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Active shooter or false alarms, Thomas believes communication with parents can be improved when it comes to possible incidents on campus. More transparency is what parents at Palisades High School were calling for last month after someone fired a shot on campus. “If I give too much information and somebody is able to identify the person on their own, CMS is liable.