LAX security tightened
A police officer wields an assault rifle while standing guard at Los Angeles International Airport, where security has been raised since last month’s attempted bombing of a commercial jet flying into Detroit. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A bicycle officer patrols a terminal at Los Angeles International Airport while other officers stand watch at the entrance. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, right, and airport Officer Heriberto Gonzalez pet a bomb-sniffing dog named Bady. Among other things, the mayor urged the use of more dogs like Bady to heighten airport security. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A trio of Los Angeles Airport Police officers make their presence known. On Tuesday, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa spoke to the media at the Tom Bradley International Terminal after inspecting LAX security measures with dignitaries and high-ranking law enforcement officials, including LAPD Chief Charlie Beck. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Heriberto Gonzalez directs Bady, a bomb-sniffing dog, at Tom Bradley International Terminal. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
