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SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
APRIL 14, 2016
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: MONTHLY UPDATE ON TRANSIT POLICING PERFORMANCE
ACTION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE AND FILE monthly update on Transit Policing performance.
Issue
ISSUE
On September 4, 2014, the board requested that staff provide a monthly update on transit policing performance to Systems Safety and Operations Committee. Specifically, the board requested monthly updates on criminal activity, fare enforcement, response time, deployment and perception of safety.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
In February 2016, staff continues to be proactive in working with Operations, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), and Communications in addressing perception of safety, criminal activity, fare enforcement, response time, and deployment.
In the new law enforcement services contract, staff is including key performance indicators as tools to track performance.
Below are the key highlights for February 2016:
Actions to Improve the Ridership Experience
* Staff is working with Communications to develop a marketing campaign for safety and security. Marketing materials have been distributed to the system and continue to circulate. Concurrently, staff is working on the Sexual Harassment Awareness campaign and is partnering with Communications and Peace Over Violence.
* Staff is continuing to increase presence on the system using new technologies and redeployment of personnel.
* High Visibility
o Transit Security Officers (TSO) and Los Angeles County Sheriffs have been engaging and interacting with patrons and operators to increase presence and increase the perception of safety on the Metro system.
* TSO Bus Boarding Activity: The total number of TSO Bus Boardings for the month of February 2016 is 1,598. The total number of fare checks is 12,525.
* LASD Bus Riding Team (BRT): The total number of BRT Bus Rides for the months of February 2...
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