Chief Bratton says farewell

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)