William Bratton

Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department

Tuesday, November 15

8:00-8:30 AM

Keynote Presentation: Enforcing the Law: Combating Insurance Fraud

Appointed the 54^th Chief of Police of the Los Angeles Police Department by Mayor James Hahn in October, 2002, William J. Bratton oversees the operations of one of the largest major municipal law enforcement agencies in the United States.  A strong advocate of transparent community policing that embraces partnership, problem solving and prevention, he initiated a major re-engineering of the LAPD, moving towards a decentralized police bureaucracy with stronger area commands that are more responsive to local community needs, and better trained and motivated police officers.  Chief Bratton’s vision includes a comprehensive and assertive strategy for dramatically reducing crime, disorder, and fear in the largest metropolitan city on the West Coast.  Particular emphasis has been placed on gang-related crimes and the culture that creates it.