Bratton: Time to stay inside the LAPD

As he makes his final rounds across the city, Police Chief Bill Bratton cautioned Thursday against reductions in the Los Angeles Police Department and said he hopes his successor will come from within the agency. Daily News

In his final monthly media briefing before he steps down, Bratton also talked about the department's latest efforts to fight terrorism and defended the programs he established.

"There is a time for an outsider, time for an insider," said Bratton, who steps down Oct. 31 to take a private-sector job. "When I was hired, it was time for an outsider. Now, I believe it's time for an insider.

"I have encouraged all of my top chiefs and commanders to apply for this job."