William Joseph "Bill" Bratton (born October 6, 1947) is the chief of police of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He previously served as the New York City Police Commissioner and Boston Police Commissioner.
In September 11, 2009, he was awarded with the honorary title of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. In early August 2009, Bratton unexpectedly announced that effective October 31, 2009, h...
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William Joseph "Bill" Bratton (born October 6, 1947) is the chief of police of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He previously served as the New York City Police Commissioner and Boston Police Commissioner.
In September 11, 2009, he was awarded with the honorary title of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. In early August 2009, Bratton unexpectedly announced that effective October 31, 2009, he will resign his position as Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. His successor will be nominated by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and will be subject to confirmation by the Police Commission and Los Angeles City Council.
Bratton is native to Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Boston Technical High School, graduating in 1965. From there, he served in the Military Police Corps of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, returning to Boston in 1970 to start a police career in the Boston Police Department. He quickly rose to the rank...
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