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SYSTEM SAFETY, SECURITY, OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
JUNE 16, 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 April 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 April 2016:
Actions to Improve the Ridership Experience
* Staff is utilizing Problem Oriented Policing strategies to develop innovative solutions at the Westlake/MacArthur Park Station.
* 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 April 2016 is 860. The total number of fare checks is 6,545.
* LASD Bus Riding Team (BRT): The total number of BRT Bus Rides for the months of April 2016 is 940. The total number of fare checks is 39,528.
Criminal Activity:
APRIL 2016
Bus Operator Assaults:
* From January to April 2016, there were 38 operator assaults. Of the 38 total operator ...
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