No other agency is scrutinized like the police. Everything we do is in a goldfish bowl. We are not the most popular people in society. We do things like use deadly force; we're the bearers of bad news. We're not firefighters, who are viewed as heroic, helping people, with people loving them back. The police have a much more complex and demanding job.
When I had the job of police commissioner, 20 years ago, I was more sensitive, more cognizant of complaints and concerned about public opinion. I've … - Raymond Kelly
When I had the job of police commissioner, 20 years ago, I was more sensitive, more cognizant of complaints and concerned about public opinion. I've …
- Raymond Kelly
I think I've had a long, distinguished career in public service. It just goes to show you what some politicians will do. They'll say or do anything t… - Raymond Kelly
I think I've had a long, distinguished career in public service. It just goes to show you what some politicians will do. They'll say or do anything t…
Protecting the city is my job, which doesn't translate into hatred. This is war, and in most wars, professional soldiers don't hate the enemy. Hatred… - Raymond Kelly
Protecting the city is my job, which doesn't translate into hatred. This is war, and in most wars, professional soldiers don't hate the enemy. Hatred…
A broad base of knowledge is critically important to our ability to investigate terrorism. - Raymond Kelly
A broad base of knowledge is critically important to our ability to investigate terrorism.
I think one of the biggest scams in law enforcement is the monitor. - Raymond Kelly
I think one of the biggest scams in law enforcement is the monitor.
Virtually everything I learned about leadership traits and core values, I learned in the Marine Corps. To this day, I keep a list of the traits in a … - Raymond Kelly
Virtually everything I learned about leadership traits and core values, I learned in the Marine Corps. To this day, I keep a list of the traits in a …
You're always trying to impress your parents regardless of how old you are. And when they're gone, there's nobody to impress. But I think my parents … - Raymond Kelly
You're always trying to impress your parents regardless of how old you are. And when they're gone, there's nobody to impress. But I think my parents …
I never think of the word legacy. It doesn't mean anything. You do the right thing, in my judgment, and things will work out. That's what drives me. … - Raymond Kelly
I never think of the word legacy. It doesn't mean anything. You do the right thing, in my judgment, and things will work out. That's what drives me. …
I liked the military life. They teach you self-sufficiency early on. I always say that I learned most of what I know about leadership in the Marine C… - Raymond Kelly
I liked the military life. They teach you self-sufficiency early on. I always say that I learned most of what I know about leadership in the Marine C…
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