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    Villaraigosa said Bratton has left behind a department "no longer bound by the misdeeds of the past." "Because of him, Los Angeles is the safest it's been in more than half a century ... He's leaving Los Angeles a stronger city, a more united city, a safer city." Bratton's tenure was not entirely without controversy. Full Article at CNN
    Because of him, Los Angeles is the safest it's been in more than half a century ... He's leaving Los Angeles a stronger city, a more united city, a safer city.
    Antonio Villaraigosa – Antonio Villaraigosa SOURCE: CNN 1 month ago
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Los Angeles mayor to name police chief
  1. When you love what you do, when you love the people you get to do it with, when you love where you do it, there is never a good time to leave ... But there is a right time.
    SOURCE: CNN 1 month ago
  2. Choosing the next chief of police is the single most important decision I will make for the remainder of my term as mayor
    Antonio Villaraigosa – Antonio Villaraigosa SOURCE: CNN 1 month ago

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