National Counter-Terrorism Academy

On March 10 the Manhattan Institute Vice President for Policy Research Howard Husock, along with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Police Chief William Bratton launched the pilot program of the National Counter-Terrorism Academy for state and local law enforcement. It's the first of its kind in the country. The academy is a partnership between the LAPD and the Center for Policing Terrorism at the Manhattan Institute, and will give state and local police officers training in counter-terrorism. The pilot class will run through July 30, and will bring counterterrorism training to nearly 70 students from more than 27 public agencies throughout the states of California and Nevada. The LAPD plans to expand the academy to include students from across the country and around the world. Larry Mantle talks to LAPD Deputy Chief Michael Downing, and Tim Connors of the Manhattan Institute.