US Police Chiefs Meet to Address Spike in Violent Crime

Police chiefs from big cities in the United States met Monday to discuss how to deal with a dangerous spike in violent crime, especially gun shootings. The meeting in Washington of the Major Cities Chiefs Association was organized to help cities compare examples of gun violence and come up with solutions. "We came together to help identify ways to interrupt this violent trend and ensure that our cities continue to thrive," said the association's president, Tom...

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