PBA President reacts to appointment of Bill Bratton as Police Commissioner

PBA president Patrick J. Lynch said regarding the appointment of William J. Bratton as Police Commissioner:

“We congratulate Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio on a solid choice of Bill Bratton for Police Commissioner. Commissioner Bratton has an international reputation as a problem solver and innovator. His problem solving style has been to be inclusive of all parties affected by a problem and that’s the best way to find solutions.  We look forward to working with Commissioner Bratton to improve the morale of our officers and to support the shield we wear.  We are New York City Police Officers:  we live here, we work here and we care about this city.”