CHICAGO: US President Barack Obama offered praise for America's embattled police chiefs Tuesday, appearing before them to smooth ties strained amid recent racial tensions.

Voicing thanks for the role that cops play in keeping America safe, Obama eulogized a New York cop killed in the line of duty and called for police to have adequate resources.

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