He added that the department has gotten a "very favorable" reaction from the public safety committee of the county Legislature.

"About 90 percent of people had a favorable reaction," he said.

Even so, 65 percent had a favorable reaction, with only 22 percent opposed.

Though the band gets favorable reactions from audiences, the players have not been able to put it all together to get their big break.

Later test screenings also turned up less than favorable reactions.

But other new approaches, like arbitration, are getting favorable reaction.

Their single "September" has received favorable reactions from both the public and press.

The television news discussed favorable reaction from around the world.

The announcement got a surprised and generally favorable reaction from analysts.

"But it produced the least favorable reaction across the two groups."