Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Reminiscences of Oren Root : oral history, 2002-2003.
| Creator: | Root, Oren | Project: | September 11, 2001 oral history narrative and memory project.
(see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 67 pages sound recordings 2 audio discs (80, 54 min.) : digital ; 3 in. | | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteAssociate Director, Police Assessment Resource Center, Vera Institute of Justice.
Scope and ContentsReminiscences of 9/11: train ride into Manhattan, news of plane crash at World Trade Center [WTC], arrival at work near WTC, description of atmosphere, experiences of colleagues, reaction to fallen towers; New York City Criminal Justice System: low crime rate in 9/11 aftermath, delay in court cases, questions concerning the right to due process, courts attempt to normalize procedures, gradual release of certain prisoners; post-9/11: opinion on Iraq invasion, effect on civil liberties, discussion of Arab stereotyping; U.S. relationship with the International Criminal Court, New York Police Department antiterrorism efforts; discussion of February 15th, 2002 antiwar rally in New York City.
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