Charlotte city leaders address shortage of officers on police force

CHARLOTTE — Charlotte is trying to overcome a rise in violent crime, but the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is short on officers.

>> In the video at the top of this webpage, anchor Damany Lewis looks at what the department is up against and the changes officials are trying to make.

Community, male mentors needed to lower crime rate, CMPD assistant chief says Community, male mentors needed to lower crime rate, CMPD assistant chief says

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