Gang violence is affecting the quality of life in Chattanooga. The topic of gang violence drew dozens of Realtors to the March 21 GCAR Information Gathering, held at the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors. Chattanooga Area Gang Task Force coordinators Boyd Patterson (far right) and Fred Houser spoke with the Association’s members about what the city is doing to bring gang violence under control and what agents can do to help, such as keeping an eye out for gang activity while driving through Chattanooga’s neighborhoods and taking underprivileged youth under their wings. House told those in attendance, “We need you.” Patterson said to watch for the launch of an upcoming Gang Task Force Web site through which local citizens will be able to communicate with the task force. (Photo by David Laprad)