CPD Supt. Larry Snelling at White House with President Biden for 'Safer America' anti-crime event

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling was in Washington D.C. Wednesday.

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Police chiefs from around the country attended the "Safer America" event.

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Snelling attended the White House security briefing event, and he sat next to President Biden.

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President Biden spoke about efforts to fight crime and make communities safer.

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