New Orleans' police chief defends out-of-ammo force

New Orleans’ police chief fiercely defended his officers following claims that they deserted in droves, leaving the city to rapists and looters in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans’ police chief fiercely defended his officers following claims that they deserted in droves, leaving the city to rapists and looters in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Superintendent Eddie Compass said his officers held their ground without food, water and even ammunition.

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