LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck says he will be deploying hundreds of extra officers at the final NBA championship game between the Lakers and Boston Celtics.
Beck said Wednesday that he hopes to dissuade fans from congregating outside Staples Center after Thursday’s game.
Beck says he doesn’t expect problems and mobile command units and a strong police presence should deter anyone from causing trouble.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca says he has notified hundreds of deputies to be on hand in case the Police Department needs backup.
