LAPD Chief Bill Bratton says nope, he's not headed for London

Joel Rubin passes along the news that, contrary to what the British papers may say, L.A.'s top cop, Bill Bratton, won't be moonlighting in England after all. Here's Bratton's memo:

There have been several recent news articles indicating that I have been approached and accepted a position to act as an advisor to the new Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. 

I have had no conversations with Mr. Johnson, I have not spoken with any members of his administration and I have not been approached to act as an advisor as it relates to matters of crime reduction.

As a law enforcement executive I am often asked to share my thoughts and opinions on reducing crime and making communities safer.  I have long supported the “Broken Windows” theory of policing that by focusing on minor crimes, more serious offenses can be prevented.

In the past I have provided advice to former Mayor Ken Livingston and have consulted for both the city of London and the national government.  I would certainly be willing to do so, if asked, for the new Mayor in my official capacity as Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.

I guess that means no-go on bobby helmets for the LAPD.

--Veronique de Turenne

Photo: Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times