Bratton Takes Helm of Police Force He Pledged to Change

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William J. Bratton was sworn in on Thursday as the 42nd commissioner of the New York Police Department by Mayor Bill de Blasio.

By J. DAVID GOODMAN 56 minutes ago

William J. Bratton was publicly sworn in as police commissioner by Mayor Bill de Blasio, who won election with promises to reform the New York police.