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Flynn's anti-crime council

Description: Ray Flynn forms anti-crime council to focus on gun control. He especially urges ban on semi-automatic weapons. Newman Flanagan, Jeremiah O'Sullivan, Rep. James Brett.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/17/1989

Flynn: no run for governor

Description: Interview with Raymond Flynn upon announcing he will not run for governor in 1990. He proclaims his dedication to street level fight against crime, drugs, homelessness and racial prejudice.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/06/1989

Rescinding welfare cards

Description: Mayor of Lawrence Kevin Sullivan explains making an example of drug criminals receiving welfare. Public defender says that only fraction of individuals arrested have been involved with drug trade. Police Lieutenant Baker in charge of mayor's war on drugs cites small portion of drug-related card seizures. Discussion of ethics on revoking cards after "serious felony" instead of drug activity. Public defender accuses Sullivan of taking advantage of vulnerable citizens. Baker and Kelly discuss typical arrest file with welfare card seizure.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/16/1989

Reuben Greenberg

Description: Charleston, South Carolina police chief Reuben Greenberg explains his tactics for lowering the crime rate in his city, including "flying squad" of officers who run after criminals.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/04/1989