More cops to fight terrorism

Affter sharply questioning the impact on Los Angeles Police Department operations, a city panel on Monday reluctantly recommended adding 44 police officers to a counterterrorism task force. Daily News.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and FBI Deputy Director Steve Tidwell appealed to the City Council Public Safety Committee for the additional officers, saying the growing terrorist threat must be addressed.

"The threat is always going to be high here," Tidwell said. "Historically, terrorists have said they will hit here, and they always complete the loop. It becomes almost a matter of honor. "