For several years, Charlotte experienced increases in gun violence and other violent crime and rising homicides. Last year’s statistics, however, provided a bit of relief with a declining number of all three.
Still, the amount of gun violence is alarming, especially among the young. And guns have been showing up on school grounds in increasing numbers, too.
We spend time with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings to find out why he thinks some crime is on the decline and what he and his department is doing about guns in schools.
We also hear about the department’s efforts to establish trust, about officer shortages and more.
Guest
Johnny Jennings, chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
