Beck meets Valley cops

NORTHRIDGE -- Greeted by 250 saluting officers, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck on Thursday led a formal inspection of the Devonshire Division and addressed sworn staff in his first major appearance in the San Fernando Valley since becoming chief. Sue Doyle in the Daily News.

Saying he expects officers to be "open, honest and show respect," Beck told the platoons crowded around his lectern that he was proud of their hard work, and he spoke about the unrelenting demand for good teamwork at all staffing levels.

"You have to stand behind your leaders. You have to stand with your leaders," Beck said. "And you have to stand together."