Bill Bratton

I’m proud of my nephew Kyle, who has achieved the rank of Major in the U.S. Air Force. His service carries forward a long tradition of patriotism in our family.

I want to share Bob’s wonderful Veteran’s Day message. A fitting tribute to the men and women of our armed forces who sacrifice so much for their country. ---- Once again on November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day. It is a commemoration with a long and noble history, tracing back to the armistice that ended World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. One year later, our nation honored all those who served in that terrible conflict on the first Armistice Day. In 1954, in the wake of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day to honor all the men and women who have served their country in uniform. (Memorial Day, which we observe in May, honors all those who have died in service; Armed Forces Day, on the third Saturday in May, honors those who are currently serving, and Flag Day on June 14 celebrates both the birth of the U.S. Army in 1775 and the adoption of the 13-stripe, 13-star American flag on that same date in 1777.) And so let us once again on Veterans Day 2026 offer our thanks to all those who have served in uniform to defend America and its freedom. This brave duty goes on. There are 1.35 million men and women serving full-time as well as some 770,000 members of National Guard and Reserve units. The breakdown of those on active duty — many in dangerous overseas posts — is: • Army 454,000 • Navy 344,600 • Air Force 321,500 • Marine Corps 172,300 • Coast Guard 41,800 • Space Force 10,400 Remember, too, that it is not only those on active duty we salute on this special day — it is also the estimated 18 million veterans of military service. Our nation is doubly blessed by these dedicated men and women, who regularly use the training they received and the experiences they acquired in the military to serve as police officers, firefighters, school teachers, technicians, community volunteers and countless other roles. They richly deserve, now and forever, our gratitude and admiration. Best regards, Robert L. Dilenschneider

Lakewood, CO Police Agent Nick Graham made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the community he proudly served—shot and killed in the line of duty. His legacy of selfless service will be carried forward by those in blue who continue his important work. Together we will #NeverForget. #CopsCountPoliceMatter

Yesterday, I had the pleasure, at the invitation of Collier County Sheriff's Department Deputy Chief Rich Hampton and Lt. Tom Orr, to attend their version of CompStat, which they call ‘Unified Policing’ and is held in their Real Time Operations Center at their Headquarters in Naples, Florida. My compliments to them on their crime initiatives, which in a very low crime county have been reduced once again this year by double digits in almost every category. Cops Count - Police Matter. It was a pleasure to see CompStat, which was created in 1994 by the NYPD, continuing to be an effective component of @CollierSheriff's Department successful crime-fighting strategies.

I want to share the following leadership article in @PoliceOne written by Lt. Tom Orr of the Collier County, Florida Sheriff’s Department. Tom is a friend and professional colleague, who, at my suggestion and with the support of PERF Executive Director Chuck Wexler, recently attended the PERF Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP). Tom has an interesting leadership perspective. ➡️police1.com/leadership/what-… @CollierSheriff

Just the facts from LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.

I would like to extend my personal congratulations to NYPD Detective Diana Pecoraro as she retires from the Department she has served with pride, expertise, and professionalism for over 41 years. She exemplifies the Finest of the Finest. My wife, Rikki, and I wish her well in all her future endeavors. She is a great friend and professional colleague.

As you might expect from LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, a calm, professional response to the political and misinformed rhetoric being thrown at him by Mayoral candidate Raman. As the legendary Sergeant Joe Friday would say, “Just the facts.” Chief McDonnell with his calm recitation of the ‘facts’ laid out Raman and dropped the mic on her false assertions and allegations. Facts count—politically biased allegations and ignorance don't.

A wonderful day for the #NYCmarathon. NY’s Finest looking sharp as they keep millions of people safe — and take to the pavement for the 26-mile run! Congratulations to the NYPD Running Team on beating FDNY and taking home the Mayor’s Cup.

Kudos to PERF for highlighting and advocating for this essential technology. The controversies surrounding this issue are largely the result of inadequate policies, accountability, and training. You can expect what you inspect. Clearly there were not enough inspections as well as a failure on the  part of the police and the camera companies to early on educate and involve the public to gain their support.  ➡️policeforum.org/trending31oc…

We ask so much of those who proudly wear a uniform — and time and again, these heroic men and women rise to every challenge. On #NationalFirstRespondersDay, join me in saying “thank you” for their courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe. 🇺🇸

Nice to see Oklahoma City Deputy Chief Beto Balderrama at #IACP2026! Looking forward to visiting @OKCPD in 2027 to learn more about the great job your team is doing. #CopsCountPoliceMatter

Nice to see Chief of the Memphis Police Department, Cerelyn Davis, at the MCCA and PERF Town Hall. Enjoyed her presentation about dealing with the large influx of Federal agencies sent to her city to help with crime issues.

Great to see Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox and my fellow former BPD Commissioner Kathy O’Toole in Orlando for #IACP2026.

Great to see my longtime, good friend and colleague, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, at the Major Cities Chiefs Conference, where he also serves as Vice President of the Executive Board.