Bratton vs. film cops

Retired police officers who work on movie and television shoots to direct traffic and help with crowd control would no longer be able to wear their LAPD uniforms if Chief William Bratton gets his way.Daily News.

Under Bratton's plan, which was outlined Tuesday and would take effect in 90 days unless the City Council overturns it, retired officers would have to wear uniforms that make them look more like security guards - white shirts with patches, no badge and with luminescent vests reading "Film Detail."

Retired officers and the entertainment industry blasted the idea, saying it would force film companies to hire active-duty cops wearing official uniforms at higher rates and add to the already-expensive costs of production in Los Angeles