21.   Berman said that while some residents distrust the police, until now the only option they endorsed to fight crime was to hire yet more officers.

22.   Beyond the posturing and boasting, Riordan said the main point of his meeting with Giuliani was to discuss common efforts in fighting crime.

23.   Big defense spending used to be a winning GOP staple against the Democrats, like fighting crime and pushing tax cuts.

24.   Block grants to help local communities fight crime would also be included.

25.   Both mentioned reforming managed health care, saving Social Security, spending more money on education and fighting crime, especially drug traffic.

26.   A Boston minister announces a new approach to fighting juvenile crime.

27.   A judge there has gotten federal and local grants to try new things to fight crime.

28.   A Daily News story Sunday outlined how the shortage of officers has hampered the police in fighting crime.

29.   A growing number of police departments throughout the county are using bikes to help fight crime.

30.   A former Philadelphia district attorney, Specter said he is the only candidate with hands-on experience in fighting crimes such as rape and robbery.