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An MLK Day Message from the Burlington, VT Police Chief
To the Burlington Police Department, Martin Luther King Jr Day was signed into federal law in 1983, and first formally observed in...
Jan 17, 20232 min read
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Christmas Message to American Law Enforcement
To American Law Enforcement: The Profession I love and the work you do every day is the embodiment of Christmas spirit. The humble,...
Dec 25, 20221 min read
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Thanksgiving Message to American Law Enforcement
To American Law Enforcement: John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation...
Nov 24, 20221 min read
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Politicians have forgotten what made the city safe
By Bill Bratton, as seen in the NY Post I began my newest book, “The Profession,” with a poignant quotation from the late, great cop and...
Aug 2, 20224 min read
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Police Reform Needs to Come From Within
People are rightly worried about rising crime. We know how to tackle that problem, and it’s not by defunding. By: William Bratton as seen...
Jul 13, 20226 min read
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July 4th Message to American Law Enforcement
To American Law Enforcement: Today, as with so many holidays, you are away from celebrations with family and friends keeping others safe...
Jul 4, 20222 min read
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PERF Trending: The Improbable - and Remarkable - Career of John Miller
A great tribute to a great man by Chuck Wexler, Executive Director of PERF Dear PERF Members, On Tuesday afternoon, John J. Miller, a...
Jul 2, 20226 min read
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'British police services are in crises, nationwide', warns former NYPD chief
Bill Bratton, former Police Commissioner of New York City and Los Angeles, told LBC this morning's revelation that one in seven police...
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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Jun 30, 20220 min read
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Remember to Remember
On Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, we will once again remember all the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives in...
May 30, 20222 min read
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Memorial Day Message from Burlington, VT Police
To the women and men of the Burlington police Department, Best wishes to all of you on this Memorial Day, especially to those of you...
May 30, 20222 min read
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‘Bail Reform’ Is Killing New Yorkers as Eric Adams Pushes for Change
As seen in the WSJ by Bill Bratton and Rafael Mangual Sweeping changes in 2019 to the state laws governing pretrial release sharply...
Feb 16, 20222 min read
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A Christmas Message to American Law Enforcement
To American Law Enforcement: Christmas teaches that the most modest among us can make a difference. Like so many other holidays,...
Dec 25, 20211 min read
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Thanksgiving Message to American Law Enforcement
To American Law Enforcement: John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation...
Nov 25, 20211 min read
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Protect and Serve: The Future of Policing and Community Safety
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Oct 20, 20211 min read
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Burlington, Vermont: A July 4th Message
To the men and women of the Burlington Police Department, Happy Fourth of July. To those of you who worked tonight, on the detail, in...
Jul 4, 20212 min read
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Jun 29, 20210 min read
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Q&A: Bill Bratton, Now A Hampton Bays Resident, Watching Local Police Reform Efforts Closely
In a 50-year career, Bill Bratton’s name has become shorthand for efforts to analyze law enforcement and find ways to reform it, make it...
Jun 29, 20212 min read
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Pride and prejudice: The LGBTQ celebration must reverse its decision to exclude police
The 50th New York City Pride March didn’t happen last June due to COVID. Due to health concerns, a very special half-century celebration...
Jun 27, 20211 min read
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Jun 24, 20210 min read
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