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Fighting Crime
George Pataki believes that no freedom is more sacred than the freedom of our people to live free of fear - and free from the threat of the violence that crippled our communities years ago. The laws that Governor Pataki has fought for are restoring that freedom to New Yorkers. Because of Governor Pataki's firm commitment to the safety of New York's families, New York is not only a safer state than it was four years ago - New York is a safer state than it was 28 years ago.
The Pataki Record on Fighting Crime:
 - Governor Pataki recently signed a key provision of his criminal justice agenda into law - a historic measure which will end parole for all violent criminals. The Governor's "Jenna's Law" will restore truth-in-sentencing and will keep criminals where they belong - behind bars.
- Crime is down dramatically in New York. Over the last three years: Violent crime is down more than 31 percent; Robbery is down more almost 39 percent; Motor vehicle theft is down over 48 percent.
- Over the last three years, the statewide murder rate has been cut in half.
- New York is getting national recognition as a leader in the fight against crime. The federal government reports that for the last two years, New York is reducing violent crime at twice the national average. In 1996, we outperformed every large state. For 1997, the FBI says, New York reduced violent crime at more than twice the national average.
- Governor Pataki kept his promise and enacted the death penalty in New York.
- Governor Pataki's crackdown against violent criminals in New York is unprecedented. He has abolished parole for repeat violent criminals, and he ended work release for all violent felons.
- Governor Pataki has taken a "zero-tolerance" approach to domestic violence. New laws protect victims of domestic violence from being victimized a second time by the criminal justice system and come down harder on those who violate orders of protection.
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