Bratton Leaving LAPD

[jaymz]

Hope the door hits him in in the *** on the way out.

[glbtrottr]

Let's see. McGinnis is bailing, Bratton is leaving, Sandy is up for Election in OC- all we need is for Baca to get an urge and we could really have no less than a trifecta! one can only dream...

[PatriotnMore]

Don't forget S.D.

Let's see. McGinnis is bailing, Bratton is leaving, Sandy is up for Election in OC- all we need is for Baca to get an urge and we could really have no less than a trifecta! one can only dream...

[Grakken]

The question is will he be replaced with someone as bad or worse.

You've been here too long to ask that question. They will get someone as bad or worse than that guy (from a CCW, Pro2a stance). This is Los Angeles!

[bodger]

You've been here too long to ask that question. They will get someone as bad or worse than that guy (from a CCW, Pro2a stance). This is Los Angeles!

No doubt about it. At best, it will stay the same. Most likely, it will get worse.
Especially considering the fact that anyone who covets the office knows that in Los Angeles, they can take a hard line anti-gun position and be welcomed with open arms by the city council, the cops and the liberal sheep-like masses which apparently comprise the majority in LA.

It's a hell of a note, but a person who wants to be the Chief of the LAPD could stand up and swear by God and all that is holy that he or she will do all they can to limit the citizen's "rights" under the 2A, and it will HELP them get the job.

[7x57]

Its also a time that private security companies should see an increase in business for the same reasons listed above. He should be in a position to earn a lot of money as the demand for private security increases.

While we may not like his politics, Bratton is a pretty shrewd character.

I'd guess that he shrewdly decided to leave for a different reason than others are mentioning--I imagine he can double dip and draw pension while also drawing a salary. I don't know the pension structure of LAPD, but an awful lot of things end up being there just so people can double-dip.

ETA: though leaving on a high note sounds compelling too. He doesn't need just one reason.

7x57

[JBBenson]

Daryl Gates. He's tanned, rested, and ready.

[jello2594]

KTLA has an online article about it - the scariest part is the last line...

Here's the Article.

The police commission and mayor will have a say in who takes over for Bratton.

[Aldemar]

I'd guess that he shrewdly decided to leave for a different reason than others are mentioning--I imagine he can double dip and draw pension while also drawing a salary. I don't know the pension structure of LAPD, but an awful lot of things end up being there just so people can double-dip.

ETA: though leaving on a high note sounds compelling too. He doesn't need just one reason.

7x57

I believe he is also on the teat of Boston & New York. I met a NYC cop a couple of weeks ago and he said they were very happy to give him to us.

[kap]

Villaraigosa just said it could be an local, national or international search for a new chief!? International?

[Aldemar]

Villaraigosa just said it could be an local, national or international search for a new chief!? International?

In the spirit of international cooperation, he probably will consider the Police Chief's of Mexico City, San Salvadore, etc. since we have most of their gang-bangers here already.

Seroiusly, I hope the next Chief is one of our own. It doesn't say much for the command structure if they go outside again.

[dantodd]

Villaraigosa just said it could be ... International?

Say hello to my leetle chief...

[chris]

Nice! Thanks for the 'happy' news.

don't let the door hit him too hard on the way out.

[tyrist]

Villaraigosa just said it could be an local, national or international search for a new chief!? International?

My guess is George Gascon will be returning from Arizona

[CavTrooper]

Not promoting from within is a testament to the piss poor quality of the personel in that department.