Quotes by Marlon Defillo

“It was a chaotic time for the city. Now that weve had a chance to reflect back on that situation, were able to say right now that things were not the way they appeared.”

“Were multitasking right now. Rescue, recovery, stabilization of looting, were trying to feed the hungry.”

“Im the jokester in the office. Id move stuff on his desk and he didnt like that. He was ready to call the crime lab to find out who messed with his desk.”

“I dont think were ever going to do that. Youre going to have people who are defiant not to leave. I dont think thats good PR.”

“Paul always came across as the perfect policeman. He was a spit-and-polish officer. He never complained about any duty. Never. But what weve been through this past week wasnt duty. It was hell.”

“Its still very much a work in progress. It would be premature to talk about any part of the plan until its been reviewed and approved by everybody.”

“Out of 1,750 officers, were looking into the possibility that maybe 12 officers were involved in misconduct.”

“Its a troubling tape, no doubt about it.”

“Our police officers are working under some very trying times. So its a difficult time, but it doesnt excuse what our jobs are supposed to be.”

“We have approximately 1,450 commissioned persons who are working under some very adverse conditions. Its a tribute to those officers who are working very hard to do the right thing.”