Bratton is greeted by Peter Shutan in front of Nick’s Cafe, one of the departing chief’s favorite places to have breakfast. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton is applauded by Ryan Seacrest, left, and other members of the KIIS-FM radio staff during a morning interview. Saturday is his last day as chief. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton, second from left, discusses CompStat, the LAPD’s computer-powered crime-tracking system, in the new headquarters downtown. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton rides a City Hall elevator to council chambers, where the City Council was to honor him. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton, on the screen with City Council President Eric Garcetti, is honored by the council. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton is surrounded by members of the City Council during the tribute. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton removes the stars, which indicate his status as chief, from his LAPD uniform, which he wore for the last time Wednesday. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
In his office at the new LAPD headquarters, Bratton puts on a suit jacket after removing his uniform. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton’s stars sit on his desk after he took off his uniform for the last time. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton has his photograph taken for a New York magazine at the new LAPD headquarters. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton in his 10th-floor office at the new LAPD headquarters, which was dedicated Saturday. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton is saluted by the rank and file in an end-of-watch farewell. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton wipes his eye during a farewell ceremony presented by LAPD officers in front of the new headquarters. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Bratton turns in his badge after the farewell tribute by the LAPD rank and file. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
