The officers were impressed with what they saw and thought it was a great crime-fighting initiative to incorporate into the department's policing strategy.

"In particular, the expansion of the DNA databank and the elimination of the statute of limitations on rape are two critically important crime-fighting initiatives."

To the Editor: Trying to sue gun makers or ban particular weapons detracts from real crime-fighting initiatives (editorial, Nov. 5).

In the interview, they discussed the Obama Administration's crime-fighting initiatives, as well as the impact the show has had on law enforcement and crime prevention.

The three-term incumbent fought back by stressing his support of Mr. Giuliani's crime-fighting initiatives and his pro-choice position on abortion.

This crime-fighting initiative managed to reduce violent crimes in half by the time he left office in Jan. 2001.

While people in Eltingville support Mr. Giuliani's crime-fighting initiatives, they complain that the cuts in after-school programs for young people have left them bewildered.

The two men talked about the importance of technology in the next wave of crime-fighting initiatives.

I've helped develop prevention programs for the metropolitan area and spearheaded crime-fighting initiatives.

But he contended that his crime-fighting initiatives, coupled with his efforts to stimulate small businesses, would ultimately have a positive impact on his image among Hispanic people.