Metro - File #: 2026-0420

• File #: 2026-0420
• Type: Informational Report
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 5/26/2026
• In control: Operations, Safety, and Customer Experience Committee
• On agenda: 7/16/2026
• Title: RECEIVE AND FILE the Public Safety Report.
• Sponsors: Board of Directors - Regular Board Meeting
• Indexes: Access control (Transportation), Contractors, Emergency Operations Center, Fare Evasion, Housing, Hubs, Informational Report, Inglewood, Law enforcement, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriffs Department, Metro Rail D Line, Outreach, Property crimes, Protection, Safety, Safety and security, Security, South Bay Cities subregion, South Bay Service Sector, Statistics, System safety, Theft, Violent crimes, Weapons

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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
JULY 16, 2026

Subject
SUBJECT: MONTHLY UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

Action
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE

Heading
RECOMMENDATION

Title
RECEIVE AND FILE the Public Safety Report.

Issue
ISSUE

Metro is committed to providing outstanding trip experiences for all transportation system users. The agency implemented a multifaceted plan to improve safety outcomes and safety perceptions for riders and employees. The following summarizes current initiatives to accomplish this objective and recent public safety trends. This report summarizes April and May 2026 activities unless otherwise noted.

Background
BACKGROUND

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) focuses on a human-centered approach, compassion, and a culture of care, recognizing diversity and respecting the wide range of people and communities it serves. DPS seeks a reparative public safety model to address the root causes of crime and disorder that can occur within the system, minimize harm, and promote inclusion. By sharing public safety-related statistics, DPS builds trust in the public safety model, fosters transparency, improves public perception of safety in the system, and encourages community engagement. The Metro Safety Hub and data dashboard, which provide additional data, are accessible online. This hub demonstrates the department's commitment to openness, accountability, and the safety and well-being of employees and the transit community.

Discussion
DISCUSSION

THE SAFETY ENVIRONMENT IN APRIL & MAY

April and May marked the second and third months of consecutive drops in violent crime per one million boardings on the system. In April, total reported violent crimes were 169, and property crimes totaled 76, equating to approximately 6.44 and 2.90 crimes per million boardings, respectively. Compared to March, violent crimes per million boardings decreased by 8.6%, while property crimes per million boardings increased by 14.2%....