Bratton

LAPD chief Bill Bratton is quoted in this NYT article as saying the episode is the worst such incident he has "encountered in 37 years" in law enforcement.

Boing Boing 2007

He has nearly eight months before the opener at Louisiana Tech. McGahee's injury called to mind former Miami running back Melvin Bratton, who tore two knee ligaments while catching a pass in the 1988 Orange Bowl in which Miami beat Oklahoma for the national title.

USATODAY.com - Status of Miami's McGahee uncertain after surgery 2003

Rarely, if ever do I recall Bratton second guessing an officer, unless the behavior was so egregious that misconduct was obvious.

John Timoney on the Gates arrest 2009

He also called Bratton "the outstanding police chief in the United States and, frankly, the world."

Len Levitt: Law Enforcement Steel Cage Match: Ray Kelly Vs. Bill Bratton 2009

Instead of calling Bratton before the council and confronting him, they filed a complaint with the Police Commission.

Hard to Say You're Sorry 2006

Cameron called Bratton directly on Friday, seeking advice after looting, arson and violence swept London and other cities this week, triggered after a man was shot dead by police last Saturday in north London.

Reuters: Top News 2011

He also called Bratton "the outstanding police chief in the United States and, frankly, the world."

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com 2009

Rubin calls Bratton's unexpected foray into City Hall political endorsements "unethical" and vows that if he becomes mayor - unlikely since Rubin has no name ID with voters - he'll quickly fire Bratton.

LA Weekly | Complete Issue 2009

He also called Bratton "the outstanding police chief in the United States and, frankly, the world."

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com 2009

Maybe I left my sense of humor in my other shirt, but it doesn't seem that funny to me; it's a crybaby labelled "Bratton," holding a pillow labelled "criticism."

Local "Ethnic Cleansing" Verdict: GUILTY 2006