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OPERATIONS, SAFETY AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JANUARY 20, 2022
Subject
SUBJECT: MONTHLY UPDATE ON TRANSIT SAFETY AND SECURITY PERFORMANCE
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE Transit Safety and Security Report.
Issue
ISSUE
As of June 2021, Metro System Security & Law Enforcement (SSLE) revised and updated the performance data to improve accuracy and details related to KPIs for its multi-agency law enforcement deployment strategies provided by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), and Long Beach Police Department (LBPD). To avoid discrepancies related to crime reclassifications and maintain consistency with contract terms and conditions, SSLE will have all data submitted by the 15th of every month. This will provide ample time for staff to review, thereby providing the Board with complete and accurate data.
Background
BACKGROUND
The following sections provide data, trends, and updates on SSLE initiatives to help improve public safety on the Metro system.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Technical Review
The SSLE Administration and Compliance Unit continues to verify that all field Officers/Deputies on duty are tapping their Metro-issued badges at all TAP machines when patrolling Metro buses, trains, and rail stations/corridors to ensure high visibility and accountability for our contracted law enforcement services.
Upon reviewing the sample size from October 2021 and supporting information provided by law enforcement partners, it was determined that the Officers/Deputies from the daily deployment schedule served at their respective details and are compliant with the contract.
Community Policing Updates
As part of Metro's Community Safety Partnerships, each contracted agency hosts its own community policing events. The following events took place in November and December:
LAPD Transit Services Division
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