LAPD was Bratton's toughest challenge

Transforming a demoralized and insulated Los Angeles Police Department was the most difficult task he has undertaken in his 40 years in law enforcement, outgoing Chief William Bratton said Thursday. Daily News.

One day after stunning leaders with the announcement that he will leave in October with three years left on his second term, Bratton said he believed it was only over the past two years that officers understood what he was trying to do.

"I think officers take pride today in how they are treated and accepted by the community," Bratton said. "We have shown them they can reduce crime by working with people."