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A police officer stands near the site where Officer Miosotis Familia was killed. Familia was shot to death early Wednesday, ambushed inside her command post by an ex-convict, authorities said. He was later killed after pulling a gun on police.

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Police Fatalities On The Rise

11:13am July 06, 2017

by Cheryl Corley

More police have been killed on the job in 2017 than at the same time last year. Seven of the 67 police fatalities so far this year, have been in New York.

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New York City Police Department Commissioner William Bratton in January 2016.

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William Bratton To Step Down As New York City Police Commissioner

6:07pm August 02, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Bratton, who has also served as the police chief in Boston and Los Angeles, will step down in September, likely marking an end to a 45-year career in public life.

New York Police Department Commissioner William J. Bratton speaks at a news conference on Sept. 16 in New York City. Bratton announced sweeping changes to the department's use-of-force policy on Thursday.

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NYC Police Chief Calls Inspector General's Critical Report 'Grandstanding'

1:24pm October 02, 2015

by Steve Inskeep

Commissioner William Bratton issued new guidance on the use of force by officers. The changes were announced the same day the NYPD inspector general issued a report taking the department to task.

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New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton speaks during an NYPD swearing-in ceremony in New York on Jan. 7. He confirmed to NPR today that there had been a work slowdown by officers in the weeks since two police officers were shot dead. He said the

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New York Police Commissioner Confirms Work Slowdown By Officers

7:52pm January 12, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

But William Bratton tells NPR the issue was being corrected. The death of Eric Garner in police custody and the subsequent slaying of two New York City police officers has created a tense atmosphere.

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