Bruce worked more than closely with the GCPD, he actually became a part of it even as a vigilante. Refusing to work purely in the shadows. Nightwing walking alongside them, defending them from the gangs of Gothams. Splitting the responsibility to save lives in Gotham. Becoming family, instead of the friend, the hero they would call upon.

Publicly Jim as the commissioner deputized him with help of the mayor.

You found Bruce in his new uniform an amalgam of his suit, and the tactical gear of an officer.. Badge on his chest, and his sticks on his back. Lacking the firearms that were expected.

You broke his focus with your reaction to his role. Questioning how he chose this side, this way of being the vigilante instead of working in the shadows needing a signal for himself