The View From Here: Englewood, A Chicago Community In Crisis

CHICAGO POLICE YOUTH BASEBALL
In this July 29, 2015, photo, Chicago police officer Angela Wormley coaches for the Englewood Police/Youth Baseball League in Chicago. Current and retired officers are coaching about a hundred boys and girls, ages 9 to 12 in the league. The goal is to combat violence by keeping kids busy and away from summer violence while improving relations between police and the community. Teresa Crawford / Associated Press
CHICAGO POLICE YOUTH BASEBALL
In this July 29, 2015, photo, Chicago police officer Angela Wormley coaches for the Englewood Police/Youth Baseball League in Chicago. Current and retired officers are coaching about a hundred boys and girls, ages 9 to 12 in the league. The goal is to combat violence by keeping kids busy and away from summer violence while improving relations between police and the community. Teresa Crawford / Associated Press

The View From Here: Englewood, A Chicago Community In Crisis

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The Chicago neighborhood of Englewood has one of the city’s highest murder rates, and the way police confront crime has been controversial. One officer builds bridges with a community that’s wary of police.

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