Bratton Names New Police Operations Head

Police Chief William J. Bratton said Tuesday that he is appointing Deputy Chief Earl Paysinger as assistant chief to head the Office of Operations, a key position that oversees two-thirds of the department and is involved in developing crime-fighting strategies. Paysinger, who currently heads the South Bureau, is taking over for Assistant Chief George Gascon, who is leaving to join the Mesa, Ariz., Police Department.