Peter on the Issues: Public Safety

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As Chairman of the Public Safety Committee since his first election in 2001 and a former prosecutor, Vallone has used bold and imaginative ideas to reduce crime and to make our city a less dangerous place to live. He has increased punishment for gun traffickers, graffiti vandals, rowdy sports fans and unscrupulous nightclub owners, all while working with the NYPD to ensure our officers are properly trained and equipped to enforce the law. He has fought against cuts to the police department, and even provided funding to add 1200 new police officers to the force. With the threat of terrorism constantly hanging over New Yorker’s heads, Vallone has led the fight for more money for anti-terror patrols, first responders and the technology needed to stop a terrorist plot before it starts. He has demanded that Albany pass tougher laws against sexual offenders, especially those that threaten our children. Simply put, our streets and our families are safer today in part through the efforts of Peter Vallone, Jr.

2/8/10- NY1- City Council to Hold Hearing On Proposed Terror Trials

8/17/09- NY1- Your 2 Cents: City Council Member Peter Vallone Jr. offers his take on the mayor's law enforcement policy (VIDEO)

3/30/09- NY1- Vallone does not want to cut number of police officers on patrol (VIDEO)

Sponsored Legislation:

Int 0138-2006-A: A local law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to security grilles used to secure commercial premises.

Int 0484-2006-A: Expanding the nuisance abatement law to include certain violations related to the production and sale of false identification.

Int 0516-2007-A: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to submit reports concerning the discharge of firearms.

Int 0562-2007-A: A Local Law establishing certain penalties for the offense of public lewdness.

Int 0721-2008-A: A Local Law prohibiting climbing or jumping from structures.