On the road with Chief Bratton

The LAPD's blog reports that Chief Bill Bratton is on the road, with a trip to Amman, Jordan, where he is to meet with King Abdullah.
"The chief...will meet with His Majesty King Abdullah II to discuss various topics, including law enforcement, security, counter-terrorism, criminal intelligence and community policing tactics and philosophies. Meetings have also been planned with the Jordanian National Police and General Intelligence Division to discuss international issues affecting both Jordan and Los Angeles.
" Deputy Chief and Commanding Officer Michael P. Downing of the Department's Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Intelligence Bureau will accompany Chief Bratton on the trip.
"A few days later, on Jan. 26, Chief Bratton will return to the U.S. for two important law enforcement executive conferences in Washington, D.C.