2013 David N. Dinkins Leadership and Public Policy Forum: Panel Discussion on Gun Control

Panel discussion at the 2013 David N. Dinkins Leadership and Public Policy Forum at Columbia SIPA, April 29, 2013. Panelists: Richard Aborn President, Citizens Crime Commission of New York City John Feinblatt Chief Advisor to the Mayor for Policy and Strategic Planning and Criminal Justice Coordinator, City of New York Philip Banks III Chief of Department, New York City Police Department Moderated by Ester Fuchs, Professor of Public Affairs and Political Science; Director of Urban and Social Policy Program at Columbia SIPA This year's forum, entitled "Gun Control: Safe Streets, Safe Cities," examined proposed federal legislation aimed at increasing requirements and restrictions for gun purchase and will review other strategies for reducing gun violence in urban settings.