Fighting Terrorism: Where should the law enforcement focus be? By CJPF President Eric E. Sterling and CJPF Police Policy Fellow Nicholas Pastore. This unpublished op-ed examines the creation of the anti-terrorism "super squad" by the FBI. May 31, 2002

Parents Need Support from Cops, Teachers By CJPF Police Policy Fellow Nicholas Pastore. New Haven Register, June, 1998. This op-ed urges teachers and law enforcement to become part of the "extended family" and provide guidance to youth in the community.

Torture Under Color of Authority By CJPF Police Policy Fellow Nicholas Pastore. Los Angeles Times, November 23, 1997. This op-ed chastizes the Humboldt County, California Sheriff and the Eureka, California police department for attacking non-violent protesters at a demonstration, and argues that police should focus upon their role as "peace" officers.

Rude Rudy Sets Tone for Police Violence By CJPF Police Policy Fellow Nicholas Pastore. New Haven Register, September 16, 1997. This op-ed argues that New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani has promoted a civic atmosphere in which incidents of police brutality, like the torture of Abner Louima, are more likely to occur.

200 Million Handguns Imprison People in Their Own Home By CJPF Police Policy Fellow Nicholas Pastore. New Haven Register, July 29, 1997. Op-ed arguing that improper gun control has escalated gun violence in our communities -- and how good policing can mitigate the problem.