LANCASTER, Calif. Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca is advocating the use of a giant fence to help reduce the threat of domestic terrorism.

Baca says a fence similar to the one being constructed around Israel could be useful along the U-S-Mexican border.

Baca made his comments Friday in Lancaster to members of the Los Angeles County Lincoln Club -- a group of politically conservative Republicans.

Israel's fence, still under construction, is as high as 25 feet in some areas. It is constructed of barbed wire, electrified metal and concrete, and contains watchtowers and sniper posts.

Baca also said the federal government lacks the political will to stop illegal immigration, which he said puts U-S security at risk and leads to overcrowded jails and overtaxed public resources.
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