The mayor and NYPD officials (photo: Michael Appleton/Mayor's Office)

February 3, 2021 - Max & Murphy Podcast: Balancing Police Reform and Fighting Crime

Richard Aborn of the Citizens Crime Commission of NYC joined the show to discuss police reform and keeping the city safe, including a new set of recommendations from his group.

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A gun bust (photo: @NYCMayorsOffice)

In an effort to reduce gun violence and gun-related crimes, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton says the city intends to create specialized “gun courts” in each of the five boroughs. Gun courts will expedite the handling of gun-related cases to more quickly identify and imprison those who use guns illegally.

The head of the Citizens Crime Commission, Richard Aborn, has been working on the initiative for several months, leading toward an upcoming announcement, Bratton said during a radio interview