Bill Bratton

Data from 67 major U.S. law enforcement agencies show violent crime fell across major categories during the first quarter compared with the same period in 2025. Good news for Americans—and great work by our men and women in blue. #CopsCountPoliceMatter axios.com/2026/05/10/vio…

Honored to help read names of our fallen heroes at tonight’s 38th @NLEOMF Candlelight Vigil. The names of these heroes will be forever etched in stone—like their legacies in our hearts. youtube.com/live/raLPGa_ji…

An interesting podcast featuring my friend and colleague, Craig Floyd, about the origins of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum and Citizens Behind the Badge. youtu.be/PpexXlnf3ts?si…

As we begin #NationalPoliceWeek, roses are placed at the center of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to honor the loyal K9s that we lost in 2023. We remain forever grateful for their unwavering service.

During #NationalPoliceWeek, SoundThinking joins communities across the country in honoring the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of the men and women who serve in law enforcement. We’re especially proud to work alongside former officers on our team, including Josh Judah, former Assistant Chief at Louisville Metro Police Department, whose experience and service continue to help shape technology that supports safer communities and those who protect them.

Last week, I had the opportunity to guest lecture and participate in a ’Fireside Chat’ at the Charleston, South Carolina Police Executive Leadership Program, and discuss my book, ‘The Profession,’ with former Buffalo, Seattle Police Chief and Director of Customs and Border Patrol Gil Kerlikowske. The event was hosted by Charleston Chief Chito Walker.

A vivid example of a Broken Window created by politicians who finally understand they need to repair them—not break them. Kudos to my good friend, Norm Langer, for standing up and speaking the truth to power. nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-…

The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime AND disorder. Preventing disorder starts with fixing ‘Broken Windows.’ Preventing crime also begins with fixing Broken Windows. It’s that simple. I’ve shown it works in America’s two largest cities, LA and New York. The challenge and the goal is to do both Constitutionally, Compassionately, Consistently, and Collaboratively. wsj.com/opinion/when-r…

For 27 years, Rikki and I have celebrated our anniversary at the same table at Stone Creek Inn—a wonderful tradition worth keeping. Great food, wonderful people, and memories that only grow more meaningful with time. Thank you to the entire Stone Creek Inn family for always making us feel at home and for being part of so many special moments in our lives. Looking forward to many more anniversaries together. 🥂

The inconvenient truth that New York politicians refuse to admit and recognize. Shame on them. nypost.com/2026/05/04/opi…

During my recent trip to London, I sat down with @DavidWoode of @TheTimes to discuss rising street crime, shoplifting, and what it takes to restore order. A strong reminder: addressing disorder is key to reducing crime and rebuilding public confidence. Read more: thetimes.com/uk/crime/artic…

UK police must be more overt with street crime, says US ‘supercop’ #Echobox=1777832025" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thetimes.com/uk/crime/artic…

Detective Brian Moore protected NYC until his very last breath eleven years ago. His legacy of fighting crime continues as he watches over his fellow NYPD cops who continue his important work. My prayers are always with Brian’s parents, Ray and Irene. We will #NeverForget. #CopsCountPoliceMatter

Jeff Schlanger has spent a career confronting crime, public safety, and institutional accountability at the highest levels. I have had the good fortune to work with him on various engagements for over 30 years, including a seven year period when I was Chief of the LAPD charged with implementing the largest police Federal Consent decree in history. Jeff was the second in command of that Federal monitorship throughout the life of that decree and its ultimate successful conclusion. Doing Right is a thoughtful and important memoir about leadership, reform, service and the challenge of doing right when the stakes are the highest. ➡️doingright.integrassure.com/doing-right-ho…

Rikki’s love of beagles goes back to her childhood—and it’s never faded. We’ve always believed in supporting rescues and shelters that give these animals the care and future they deserve. 🐾

This is the epitome of heroics—and why #CopsCountPoliceMatter. A domestic dispute call that turned into dangerous home explosion, and these Finest pushed forward to save lives despite their own injuries. Grateful for their service!

A strong addition to a critical mission. As someone who had the privilege of leading both the NYPD and the NYC Transit Police, I know firsthand the impact a well-trained K-9 team can have on safety, deterrence, and public confidence throughout our transit system. Congratulations to the 11 new NYPD Transit Bureau K-9 teams graduating training. These highly-skilled teams will play an essential role in protecting millions of daily riders across New York City. And to those K-9s named in honor of fallen officers — a powerful reminder that their legacy of service lives on in every tour. #CopsCountPoliceMatter

Last week, I traveled to London to attend a number of police related meetings and conferences. I conducted several focus groups with City of London Police Force members for the Police Leadership Commission of which I am a member. The Commission has been charged by the Home Secretary to prepare a report and recommendations on how to improve the leadership and management culture at all ranks of the officer and civilian staff levels at police forces throughout the United Kingdom. I am one of ten Commissioners, and the only American on the Commission, that is led by former Home Secretary Lord David Blunkett. Our report will be released this summer. I also participated with Lord Blunkett in a conference sponsored by the Police Foundation, a British think tank now led by my good friend and colleague Blair Gibbs. The conference was focused on the importance of the ‘Broken Windows’ quality-of-life initiatives that are once again, appropriately, are gaining momentum in Great Britain. I was also able to meet with Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley to discuss the continuing crime declines in London and the Met’s innovative initiatives using AI and facial recognition technology to assist in their crime reduction, quality of life enforcement and counter terrorism initiatives. I only wish America’s police forces had the authority to use these technologies as extensively as the British are doing. I also had the opportunity to tour the Met’s main Command and Control Center which featured many of the same capabilities as their New York and LAPD counterparts. Many of the police initiatives and technology enhancements can, with collaborative effort, be blended into the private security sector that my company, @Teneo, also focuses on for our C Suite corporate clients. A good and informative trip all around.

A solemn and beautiful site in New York City’s skyline tonight as it glows blue and purple in honor of our cops who gave their lives in the line of duty. The lights of the @EmpireStateBldg are as iconic as the Finest who serve on the streets below. #CopsCountPoliceMatter