Richard Aborn appears in the following:
A Close Reading of Eric Adams' Blueprint to End Gun Violence
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Anthonine Pierre, Richard Aborn and Elise White join to discuss the city's Blueprint to End Gun Violence, and take your calls
The Lingering Dangers of Housing Project Stairwells
Monday, February 08, 2016
After two NYPD officers were shot in a public housing stairwell in the Bronx last week, we take a closer look at the dangers facing both residents and cops on patrol.
New York City Launches Gun Courts
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Richard Aborn, president of the Citizens Crime Commission, explains the new program, announced last week on the show by Commissioner Bratton, to separate gun crimes for trials.
Resisting the Rhetorical Sinkhole to End to Mass Shootings
Thursday, December 03, 2015
Richard Aborn, president of the Citizens Crime Commission, explains why the aftermath of the recent mass shootings is a "watershed moment" for gun legislation.
The City and State Are Making Deals
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
The state is making legislative deals while the city is hammering out its budget deal -- which will include 1,300 more cops.
The History of Police Assassinations
Monday, December 22, 2014
Richard Aborn talks about the history of police assassinations and how this weekend's shooting compares.
After Chokehold Death, Asking Why, How and What Now?
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Much is still unclear about the conduct of police and medical personnel around the death of Eric Garner, who was put in an apparent chokehold by an arresting officer. What could have ...
Are We Better Off After Bloomberg?
Thursday, December 12, 2013
As Bill de Blasio prepares to take the oath of office, we've got three questions for the experts (and you) about the Bloomberg legacy:Did Bloomberg make us healthier? Did he leave you...
30 Issues: Anti-Terror
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
It’s Public Safety Week on the Brian Lehrer Show’s election series “30 issues in 30 Days.” See the full 30 Issues schedule and archive here.
Richard Aborn, head of the Citizens Crime Commission, discusses the future of anti-terror efforts in NYC under the next mayor and NYPD commissioner.
Self-policing and the NYPD
Friday, November 04, 2011
WNYC reporter, Ailsa Chang, discusses developments in the ticket-fixing scandal involving several NYPD officers, and talks about the culture of the NYPD. Richard Aborn, president of the Citizens Crime Commission, discusses a study on oversight for other major police departments, and how misconduct is handled by agencies with subpoena power.
D.A. Candidates: Leslie Crocker Snyder, Richard Aborn, and Cy Vance
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Brian interviews the Democratic candidates running for Manhattan District Attorney: Leslie Crocker Snyder, Richard Aborn, Cy Vance.
Prosecute the Offenders
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Three former Manhattan prosecutors are running to replace long-serving D.A. Robert Morgenthau. Democrats Leslie Crocker Snyder, Richard Aborn and Cy Vance, Jr. each make their case in advance of Tuesday’s primary. Plus, reaction to President Obama’s speech; illiteracy in high school; and the newly revised Atlantic Yards stadium design.
Update: Sean Bell Ruling
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Today, organized "pray-ins" are scheduled for six locations around New York City. Coordinated by Reverend Al Sharpton, these demonstrations aim to draw attention to last weeks ruling involving the death of Sean Bell. New York State Senator Eric Adams and President of the Citizen's Crime Commission ...
Acquitted
Friday, April 25, 2008
Guests, including: Patricia Williams, professor of law at Columbia University, writes the Mad Law Professor column for The Nation magazine, Eugene O'Donnell, professor of law and police science at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal and Cindy Rodriguez, Richard Aborn, president of ...
