Kaine laments 'profound distance' between cops, communities

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine says “a profound distance” has grown between law enforcement and communities in many parts of America, and that distance is dangerous.

Kaine speaks Thursday at National Urban League’s “Save our Cities” conference in Baltimore. He says the nation needs to invest more in training to deescalate heated situations involving police so that they don’t turn violent. He says Hillary Clinton has pledged to make that investment.

Kaine also says Clinton understands the need for criminal justice reform and rebuilding trust between police and communities.

The Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns were invited to speak at the conference. Republican Donald Trump’s campaign declined an invitation to speak.

The National Urban League is among the leading national advocacy organizations for African Americans.

— AP