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January 9, 2012
Richard Aborn marks the anniversary of the Tucson massacre in a Daily News op-ed.
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September 27, 2011
Richard Aborn condemns pepper spray incident at Wall Street protest.
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September 13, 2011
Richard Aborn calls for universal background checks in wake of tragic teen shooting in Harlem.
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June 15, 2011
Aborn Applauds Senate Action to Expand the DNA Databank
Crime Commission President Richard Aborn releases statement in response to the Senate introducing S.5560, a bill to expand New York's DNA Databank to include all crimes upon conviction, urging the Assembly to follow suit.
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June 14, 2011
Aborn Applauds Cuomo's Push to Expand DNA Databank
Crime Commission President Richard Aborn releases statement in response to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's letter to Speaker Sheldon Silver and Majority Leader Dean Skelos, urging them to consider legislation to expand the DNA Databank to include all crimes upon conviction.
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May 25, 2011
Needless Delays for NY Justice
The Citizens Crime Commission advocates for the expansion of the DNA database to include all crimes.
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April 7, 2011
Advocates Blast Hinchey for Failure to Support Ban on Assault Clips
Cops arrest perp with large capacity ammunition magazine on the street days after city officials call for Congress to pass the ban.
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March 30, 2011
Texas Momentum: Arlington Police Chief Calls on Congress to Pass Ban on Large Capacity Ammunition Magazines
On the 30th anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, Arlington Police Chief Theron Bowman joined a growing momentum of law enforcement organizations, calling on Congress to pass the ban on large capacity ammunition magazines.
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March 28, 2011
Philly Police Commissioner & Mayor Call On Congress to Pass Ban on Large Capacity Ammunition Magazines
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey joined a growing momentum of law enforcement organizations calling on Congress to pass the ban on large capacity ammunition magazines.
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March 11, 2011
Midwest Momentum: Minneapolis Police Chief Joins Call to Pass Ban on Large Capacity Ammunition Magazines
Minneapolis Police Chief Timothy Dolan joins LAPD, Major Cities Chiefs Association and NYS Association of Chiefs of Police calling for common sense restrictions to protect officers and neighborhoods.
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March 9, 2011
Crime Commission President Richard Aborn and The NYS Association of Chiefs of Police Address The Fight to Ban Large Capacity Ammunition Magazines
NY Daily News Columnist Joanna Molloy interviews Richard Aborn and the NYS Association of Chiefs of Police about the fight to ban large capacity ammunition magazines.
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March 3, 2011
Effort to Ban Large Capacity Ammunition Magazines Gains Momentum
On the heels of the LAPD Chief's call to ban large capacity ammunition magazines, the Major Cities Chiefs Association added their support to HR308/S32. Joining the growing list of law enforcement and civilian advocates alike, the Major Cities Chiefs Association's announcement marks the largest organization representing law enforcement to support the legislation.
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Gun Control Legislation Achievable Despite Republican Congress (2011)
Crime Commission President Richard Aborn's statement defending the
viability of common sense gun control legislation and
dismissing naysayers.
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A Call to Action: Urge Congress to Ban Large Capacity Magazines (2011)
A letter from Crime Commission President Richard Aborn calling on
citizens to urge Congress to ban large capacity ammunition magazines.
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In Wake of the AZ Massacre, Ban High-Capacity Magazines: This One Should Be Simple (2011)
Crime Commission President Richard Aborn urges Congress to take action
to ban high-capacity magazines.
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Crime Commission Calls for Return of Ban on Large Capacity Ammunition Magazines (2011)
Following the shooting rampage in Arizona, the Crime Commission called
on Congress to help prevent such incidents by renewing the federal
ban on large capacity ammunition magazines.
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