Osama bin Laden death: Sheriff warns residents to be watchful for terrorist reprisals
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca said he is activating his emergency bureau in the wake of the CIA killing of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.
Baca, speaking to KTLA News, said law enforcement officials want to be prepared in the event of any attempted terrorist reprisals.
He said airports, harbors and transit systems are always the biggest potential targets for terrorism in L.A. and added that beefed up security is possible.
The Sheriff's Department might also call a news conference to remind the public of local counter-terrorism measures and remind people to report suspicious activity.
"Right now, there is time for celebration," he told the station. "We need more public vigilance. ... If you see or hear something, say something."
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Photo: Sheriff Lee Baca. Credit: Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times
EDITOR'S PICKS:
Lee didn't mention fund raisers did he ?
Posted by: Oso Viejo | May 01, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Baca is a sheriff. He looks stupid wearing five gold stars on the collar, like he thinks he is the equal of General Eisenhower, commander of all European Allied Forces in WWII. Actually, he looks like those stupid men from third world nations that adorn themselves with gaudy decorations in the misguided attempt to convince people of their authority. Wearing stars like he is some kind of general should be outlawed. What! It is against the law to impersonate a military officer. What a chump!
Posted by: Michael Busby | May 01, 2011 at 10:21 PM