Bratton: No regrets on endorsements

Police Chief Bill Bratton said he had no regrets over his endorsements in the March 3 election, particularly for Councilman Jack Weiss, who is in a runoff for City Attorney against attorney Carmeny Trutanich.
"I'm more than happy to continue supporting Jack Weiss in the runoff," Bratton told KABC radio (790) during the Doug McIntyre morning show.
"Nothing has change in relation to the police department."
Bratton's endorsements have become an issue during this recent campaign. In addition to Weiss, Bratton appeared in commercials and political mailings for Weiss, Mayor Antonio Villaraiogsa, Council President Eric Garcetti's re-election campaign and for Councilwoman Wendy Greuel in her bid for Controller.
Los Angeles police chiefs have generally shied away from political involvement and efforts were made to insulate the chief from political influence.
But, Bratton said he recognizes he has a bully pulpit, "and I know how to use it."