Words: Giuliani applies strict moral principles in law enforcement. He advocates state-of-the-art crime fighting facilities and believes in prosecuting and penalizing even minor offenses. He also feels that quality of life initiatives can reduce crime.

Actions: The “broken windows” policy adopted by Giuliani and the gun control laws he promoted are credited with reducing crime in NYC. Crime rates dropped significantly during his tenure as mayor (as they did across the country), but he was unpopular with rank-and-file police officers.

UPDATE: Mayor Rudy Giuliani explains how he reduced crime in New York City and made it the safest large city in America.

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