Bay Ridge lawmakers praise Bratton
Golden: His policies have greatly impacted the quality of life
Police Commissioner William Bratton’s surprising announcement Tuesday that he will retire in September was quickly followed by words of praise from elected officials in Bay Ridge, a community where police-community relations have always been solid.
State Sen. Marty Golden (R-C-Bay Ridge-Southwest Brooklyn), who is a retired police officer, said Bratton’s tenure made a positive impact on the city.
“Bratton’s policing policies have greatly impacted the quality of life in Boston, Los Angeles and here in New York,” said Golden, noting the cities Bratton has worked in. “Bratton has been an advocate of the broken windows theory, ethnically diverse police force, maintaining a strong relationship with the community, tackling police corruption, being tough on gangs and having a strict no-tolerance of disruptive behavior. Despite difficult challenges, Commissioner Bratton has conducted himself with dignity, strength and professionalism.”