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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JUNE 18, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE QUARTERLY REPORT
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE the quarterly status report on Metro's Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC).
Issue
ISSUE
In June 2020, the Board directed the CEO to form an advisory committee to contribute to developing a community-based approach to public safety on the transit system. This Board report provides an update on the work of the Public Safety Advisory Committee from March through May 2025.
Background
BACKGROUND
Metro established the first cohort of PSAC on April 7, 2021, with five objectives:
* Advise on the development of a community-based approach to public safety.
* Share input on the development of the multi-agency policing contract renewal.
* Review the Customer Code of Conduct.
* Provide feedback on Metro's mission and value statements regarding public safety.
* Guide the establishment of Metro's Transit Ambassadors program.
After its 16-month tenure, the first cohort concluded on August 17, 2022. At the September 2022 Board meeting, the CEO recommended that PSAC continue, and the Board approved the recommendation. The second cohort was established on February 25, 2023, and served for two years through February 2025. The third cohort began their term on February 6, 2025.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
From March to May 2025, PSAC reviewed key topics including the Weapons Detection Pilot, rail platform barriers, the Transit Community Public Safety Department (TCPSD) overview, and the FY26 Public Safety Budget. Staff worked with departments to create discussion-focused agendas, emphasizing PSAC input on taller faregates and related social media content. Members provided feedback to the Social Media Director and TAP staff on the faregates, supported a new tutorial video, and discussed safety priorities with Safety, Security, and Law Enfor...
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