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...
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- Dec 25, 2022
- 1 min
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,...
- Nov 24, 2022
- 1 min
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...
- Aug 2, 2022
- 4 min
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...
- Jul 13, 2022
- 6 min
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 4, 2022
- 2 min
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 2, 2022
- 6 min
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...
- Jun 30, 2022
- 1 min
'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...
- May 30, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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...
- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
‘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...
- Dec 25, 2021
- 1 min
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,...
- Nov 25, 2021
- 1 min
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...
- Oct 20, 2021
- 1 min
Protect and Serve: The Future of Policing and Community Safety
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- Jul 4, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
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 27, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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