Paul J. Browne
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Paul J. Browne Browne
Paul J. Browne, the Police Department's chief spokesman, said that the officers were not seriously hurt and that the accident was provoked by bicycle riders who were breaking the law. He also said that it would not have occurred if Critical Mass participants observed the law. Mr. Browne declined to comment on any specific chase, saying in general that the descriptions are the exaggerated, self-serving statements of individuals engaged in breaking the law or opposed to police enforcement of it and when asked about videotapes that show the chases, he said that he stood by his comments. Paul J. Browne, the chief spokesman of Police Department, said that the officers were not seriously hurt and that the accident was provoked by bicycle riders who were breaking the law. According to Mr. Browne, it would not have occurred if Critical Mass participants observed the law. He declined to comment on a note saying in general that the descriptions are the exaggerated, self-serving statements of individuals engaged in breaking the law or opposed to police enforcement of it. He asked about videotapes that show the chases, he said that he stood by his comments.