Bomb-sniffing dogs, plainclothes officers out in force around L.A.

Bomb-sniffing dogs, plainclothes officers out in force around L.A.


Los Angeles law enforcement authorities were focusing extra patrols Monday on local airports, mosques and synagogues as a precaution after Osama Bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces Sunday.

Law enforcement sources said those locations were considered the most important potential targets in the short term but that other locations would likely be added.

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Chief Charlie Beck said the Los Angeles Police Department plans to beef up police patrols at large public gatherings, such as upcoming Lakers playoff games at Staples Center.

Metro spokesman Marc Littman said security has been increased at L.A.’s public transit hubs with measures such as bomb-sniffing dogs at many stations, as well as more plainclothes officers and foot patrols.

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Who is going to sniff my underwear for threats to public safety?