Lack of law enforcement presence criticized by Metro leaders in L.A.
Board members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss a rash of high-profile crimes across the Metro bus and train lines and announce plans to increase law enforcement presence throughout the system.
The board, which is comprised of local elected officials including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, were critical of the presence - or lack thereof - of law enforcement personnel contracted to provide safety resources to riders.
Bass, who serves as chair of the Metro board, said she directed an "immediate surge" of law enforcement personnel on Metro buses, trains and station to address the concerns of drivers and passengers.
KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on May 16, 2024.
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Defund Gascon, Bass, and Newsom.
Garbage leaders who are not qualified.
@phillipgonzlez8635
15 күн бұрын
Yeah they should be forced to use public transport
@leonardodakimchi
15 күн бұрын
@phillipgonzlez8635 Good leaders prevent crime. Bad ones react to it.
@WheresMyMotivation
15 күн бұрын
The whole system needs an overhaul. Corruption is the main source of all these problems
@malin7919
15 күн бұрын
They are Joe Biden supporters
I often see people disregarding the Metro rules. They play their radios loudly, eat and leave their trash behind, and many don't even bother to pay for their ride. These actions not only make our commutes unpleasant but also create an environment that emboldens more serious criminal behavior. When no one enforces the "small rules," who will stop the violent crimes?
@factchecker6674
15 күн бұрын
Last time I rode, woman took out gun when I asked her to quit smoking. Would rather sit in traffic with my malfunctioning car.
@bornaries7213
15 күн бұрын
I am a bus driver and you are exactly right. I don't say anything to these clowns when they get on about nothing! We don't fuss with them about the fair or bringing food on or anything of the sort. It's a complete circus out there!
@rkjeffery777
15 күн бұрын
I never pay for the metro train but I have deterred so many crimes. I'm that guy that won't hesitate to protect anyone being harmed on train. I have broken up fights and kept people from getting beat up.
@factchecker6674
15 күн бұрын
@@bornaries7213 yes, too bad there isn’t an armed “conductor” aboard.
@factchecker6674
15 күн бұрын
@@rkjeffery777 Why do you feel so entitled that you don’t pay? (Asking for a friend).
Someone got shot in Commerce in an MTA bus just shortly after this meeting
*Proposition 47. The voters of LA County voted for it*
Didn’t these stupid metro “leaders” replace the police officers with useless “metro ambassadors” ? 😆
@AntiMasonic93
15 күн бұрын
Yeah, these green-shirt Metro ambassadors are a waste of space. Completely useless.
@WheresMyMotivation
15 күн бұрын
These security are so bored standing around all day that their phones are distracting them from proper surveillance.
@leonardodakimchi
15 күн бұрын
Paid phone users.
@jacksonv89
13 күн бұрын
Metro would also publicly condemn officers for doing their jobs. Do they want them to do their job now that things have spiraled to chaos?
Those crazy bums shouldn’t even be making it past the entrance down to the subway to begin with. You can just tell when someone is just a dirty crazy bum with no money and is just there to cause chaos for no reason.
I rode the red line metro for two years. The problem is the lack of security at the turnstiles that no one pays at. If people actually paid to ride there would 100% be way less crime on the metro
@jonathanjohnson4838
15 күн бұрын
Metro doesnt enforce fare
@jesse8488
14 күн бұрын
@@jonathanjohnson4838 you’re right but somebody has to and LAPD is too understaffed to be at every station. The other option is to improve the turnstiles like in NY but thats also costly and no way the city would do that either
Of course she doesn't know it's not safe i promise she's never stepped foot on a bus or metro train in at least 20 years probably longer. Is impeachment possible? This lady is turning LA into mad max a little more everyday.
@WheresMyMotivation
15 күн бұрын
She is being told what to do by her invisible higher ups
@tjjones33
15 күн бұрын
LA is the same it's always been lmao trains are just as unsafe now as they were 5 years ago. Shes actually trying
Weren't we told a few years ago that the presence of police caused problems, hence, defunding?
Metro was responsible for taking Sherrifs off the line.
Not enough security to cover each and every bus and train.
@Buddhapyro
15 күн бұрын
That’s why you get guards who been in the industry for a minimum of 5 years
Oh, The Olympic Games 2028 will be interesting…
@finchman1
15 күн бұрын
It’ll be the “Hunger Games” for sure.
Any critics should be required to ride the metro with zero security for a couple of months. They survive, we’ll hear them out 😂
Defund the police VS. protect the citizens. Karen Bass the democrat joke.
I got beat up took my back pack my vault month ago at north Hollywood orange line station called 911 police didn’t show up till hour later they took my swollen up face pics and from there on nothing happened
@VeeAmericanEagle
15 күн бұрын
SMH allll baddd
Metro Transit is extremely dangerous city council LosAngeles is endangering the public and is severely irresponsible.
When I see the cops at the Metro stations, they don't seem very enthusiastic about "thier job". It seems to me that they'd rather be on the STREETS stopping cars and passing out TRAFFIC TICKETS. They look to me like a "lost bunch" with not a care in the world for that job we're PAYING them for. WHO is going to PAY their salaries; not the Metro! I don't see HOW Metro can AFFORD to pay the cops when virtually NOBODY is paying their fares.
@organicthebladerunner7382
15 күн бұрын
Cops are on their phones majority of time
I blame the Mayor, the District Attorney, and the Governor. Instead of protecting citizens and maintaining a peaceful and safe society, they are ignorantly releasing chaos onto our streets.
Thank your City Leadership for the lack of safety .This is what DEI hiring practices look like. Bass and many others are not qualified to handle the tasks they are assigned.
When the police stand around in groups and socialize there will never be enough to make difference . They do the bare minimum . How about if you don’t pay the fair you don’t ride . That would eliminate most issues rolling shelter for the homeless
gee i wonder if this problem will just get worse and worse...
the city owes these people a home
How much do those Allied gaurds make? If I can flip a buger, do healthcare or hospitalty for more money....
I stopped paying for the train years ago. I'll start when there is security and no homeless people taking up more than one seat playing loud music, smoking crack. And if I get cited I'll tell the judge that.
Notice a decrease in law enforcement? Yeah L.A.P.D having a conversation on the far end of the platform per usual or hiding out in the break room designed for ambassadors or security
SIGAN VOTANDO POR LOS DEMÓCRATAS Y ASÍ SEGUIREMOS VIVIENDO 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
@rplayer77
13 күн бұрын
No digas esto porfavor. Es un estado azul. Asi pasa.
I have been drive today metro. No police crazy peope in my bus. Where is the police
Give law abiding citizens the right to practice their second amendment. It's common sense.
Oh, now you want the police? Should have thought this through. Dang it!
Imagine the LA metro crimes to be released as a Netflix documentary
Even though more is needed! just know Officers and Security can't be in every bus, train stop or PART of the train I WISH! ...Your train stations have easy access and bus drivers can't refuse homeless or mentally disturbed riders or else that get in trouble! ITS A NO WIN! but the criminals know they will get right back out! In a Bail reform state! 🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
@Dats_dope
15 күн бұрын
How can metro refuse service to homeless?
@PINKBOIKWEENOFSOUL
15 күн бұрын
@@Dats_dope there are obvious ones that automatically look dangerous and you can tell... Some of them get on the bus already geared up for trouble.... I mean I wouldn't let them on... I would probably get fired fast! 🙄🤷🏾♀️🤣🤣😳
@Dats_dope
15 күн бұрын
@@PINKBOIKWEENOFSOULwho gonna fire you?
@PINKBOIKWEENOFSOUL
15 күн бұрын
@@Dats_dope lol Don't ask a dumb question?
all these could simply be avoided by simply enforcing the law
I did not know that Gascon Bass and Newsom were in charge of transit security. On the metro gold line from Sierra Madre to downtown I noticed people riding without tapping their cards, a group of guys with open beers and a six pack of beer with them, playing loud music and being obnoxious, a homeless person sleeping in front of us etc. I did not see 1 police officer or security anywhere. This type of crime will continue to happen until metro starts enforcing fare payment and takes security of their customers seriously. Criminals are a step ahead of metro and their so called security. Criminals know that metro has easy pickings for them and they can get away with their criminal activities. I will not be riding metro anymore. I can afford to drive me and my family but many in LA do not have that luxury. I love public transportation and feel sad that I have to stop using it for the sake of me and my family.
Mental challenges? Please it’s all an act to get away with crimes! And The only people who are intimidated by law enforcement presence are the same ones who are committing all these crimes in the metro buses and rails
Karen Bass effect you get what you voted for....
You voted for this. Now sit down and be quiet.
Los Angeles in general isn't safe
Bro I work for Metro I'm on the train station 5 days a wk Sheriff's should come back to the train stations not only in Long Beach but in L.A they're way better than L.A.P.D ,L.A.P.D officers on the train stations are old & look like they're about to retire they stand around having conversations if it wasn't for Metro deploying more officers they'll still hide out in the break room & have conversations huddling like they've been doing we need more Metro security & sheriffs L.A.P.D are not 🚫 proactive waste money 💰 & time
I want to offer my own personal vigilante service to Metro . I'm retired but still in my 40s and military trained. If they gave me the greenlight I would walk the train carts 8 hours a day while concealed carrying and responding to crime
Your in LA what else is new
These same stupid leaders also defunded the police lol..............
Metro is right. The mayor and newsome should keep the * public transportation safe reliable and clean. ‼️😡🤢 24/7 fix this problem indefinitely. Not temporarily
@1999bill1999
15 күн бұрын
Newsom has nothing to do with Metro
@BudinVegas
15 күн бұрын
Newsom's stink is on everything.
Give the transients cop uniforms. Problem solved.
I've been to other countries where the Metro is a dignified form of transportation. Here in LA its a moving asylum and homeless motel. I'm other countries at every turnstile you will find Security and Police monitoring who goes in and out. Officers are also on platforms and these are developing countries. Metro, LA and officials should take notes from the security measures taken in other countries. It's a joke that here in the supposed developed world our Metro is a tube of degradation, squalor, crime, violence.
bidenomics
@WheresMyMotivation
15 күн бұрын
Yeah no, the problem goes way beyond Biden.
@StarWarNerd
15 күн бұрын
Defunding police remember that
Open up a doughnut shop or western bagel in the stations they will be there for sure.
Follow New York! Watch and learn Californication! (Native) Just the beginning!
the people's tuskegee project
Them Metro security officers are a joke. No surveillance or security
LA Mobile Institution.
Remember! SCRTD/LACMTA police department on RTD/LACMTA bus from 1980 to 1995. LAPD, LBPD and LA Co Sheriff department have weak. If LACMTA Police department on LACMTA bus and Rail resume future.
It’s a gangster’s paradise
When there's no more room in hell. The dead will walk the earth!!! its happening now
its never been a better time to ride a bike. those trains are just transport for bums
How about mental asylums being brought back?!
Best friend 🎉
UNTIL PPL GROW SUM BALLS N CLASS ACTION SUITS THE CITY THIS WILL NEVER END
I say, all peasants hide!
Go to LA they'll give you wings. The City of Angel's.
Hi they need a rehabilation center
What happened to defund the police 😄 🤣
What did these Geniuses think was going to happen in 2020 when they were trying to placate to their constituents about defunding of the police?! Now everyone is affected by this horrific decision to be disrespectful to the law enforcement of our communities! Now you need them and you want them to do their job!
I guess that defunding the fuzz didn't work too well.
Apparently these "leaders" forgot Alex Villanueva was calling for more Law Enforcement on the metro system while they were making stupid accusations of deputy gangs.
Oh well , at least it’s a richly diverse and highly progressive community
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
they have this problem in Japan as well
@GP-nr2fm
15 күн бұрын
I went to Japan many times over the last few years. I’ve never ever seen one incident even close to what we have here in America. Their public transportation system is clean, neat, efficient, and very well managed. Riders are polite, quiet, and friendly.
@VeeAmericanEagle
15 күн бұрын
@@GP-nr2fmexactly! Idk what lebron is talking about 🤦🏻♀️
@LebronCCP
15 күн бұрын
@@VeeAmericanEagle i'm saying japan metro has a lack of law enforcement presence as well
@nothx512
15 күн бұрын
@LebronCCP Japan doesn't have HIGH CRIME....please grow a brain
Keep electing democrats 👍
how many drops does it take until... this should be exciting doctor stuff