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