'There's a face behind that badge': Spouse says families of Charlotte police also feeling 'a lot of fear'

Brett T. | 11:12 PM on September 27, 2016

Protests over the officer-involved shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott continued in Charlotte Sunday outside the Panthers game, but on Tuesday, attention turned to police headquarters, which was evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered.

Bomb squad evacuating @CMPD as we speak. Was walking in with NAACP and we were told to immediately evacuate. @FOX46News pic.twitter.com/RdezKq544o

— David Sentendrey (@DavidSFOX4) September 27, 2016

Bomb squad called to CMPD Headquarters due to suspicious package WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/ESiTXWtxmp pic.twitter.com/d59fFSMaQx

— NBC Charlotte (@wcnc) September 27, 2016

What we know— CMPD headquarters has been evacuated due to a suspicious package found in the mail room. Bomb squad is on scene.

— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) September 27, 2016

Protesters have left after yelling at police and media for about 30 minutes @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/s7YbG5lAIt

— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) September 27, 2016

Fortunately, that threat appeared to be nothing more than a threat.

#BREAKING: "Suspicious pkg" at #CMPD reportedly had cell phone, flashlight & bulb in it. Unsure if actual bomb. Checking at secure location.

— Molly Grantham WBTV (@MollyGrantham) September 27, 2016

Still, police officers and their families say they, too, have been living in fear over the past week. Savannah Levins of WCNC spoke with the wife of a 20-year veteran of the force but concealed her face due to reports of threats being made against officers and their families.