Police boss: Turning backs on mayor inappropriate

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City's police commissioner says it was "very inappropriate" for officers to turn their backs on the mayor in a sign of disrespect as he spoke at an officer's funeral.<br /> <br /> Commissioner William Bratton appeared Sunday on CBS' "Face the Nation" and defended Mayor Bill de Blasio. He says de Blasio is "totally supportive" of officers.<br /> <br /> On Saturday, hundreds of police officers standing outside the church where Officer Rafael Ramos' funeral was held turned their backs as de Blasio eulogized him.<br /> <br /> Ramos and his partner were shot and killed a week ago in a brazen daylight attack on their patrol car. The mayor has been portrayed by some critics as too supportive of protesters who have been criticizing police.<br /> <br /> Bratton also spoke on NBC's "Meet The Press."<br /> <br /> (Please check back later for updates to this developing story.)

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