Bratton leaves legacy of success

L.A.'s top crime fighter is hanging up his holster and riding out of town - leaving many Angelenos wondering if the city will slip into a state of growing lawlessness. Daily News.

But if Chief William Bratton's legacy in Boston and New York is any indication, law enforcement experts say Los Angeles has nothing to worry about.

While some expect robberies and car thefts to spike as the economic downturn runs its course, Bratton has put in place personnel and policies that will cement his influence on city law enforcement, experts said.