Thoughts on gun violence in Chicago
Gun violence is high volume throughout America.
The Chicago Police Department should address this unacceptable violence by bringing together a range of constituencies to establish a better understanding between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Their main goals could be ongoing and continuous dialogue between communities and the police.
An example is organizing events in which young people, seniors and other community members can have positive interactions with police officers working in our city.
Seeking to help close the divide between the police and some in the neighborhoods is critical.
Chicago and Illinois political leaders, including Governor JB Pritzker and U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, should work to deliver more legislation on reachable goals and solutions that support peace.
Decreasing the violence and crime drastically.
Alim Howell
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania